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Contents T HEME 1 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
1 2 3 4 5
Statements and Questions .................................................... 1 Commands and Exclamations............................................... 5 Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates ...................... 9 Compound Subjects and Predicates .................................... 13 Review ............................................................................... 17
T HEME 2 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
6 7 8 9 10
Simple and Compound Sentences ...................................... 19 Common and Proper Nouns .............................................. 23 Abbreviations ..................................................................... 27 Singular and Plural Nouns .................................................. 31 Review ............................................................................... 35
T HEME 3 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
11 12 13 14 15
Possessive Nouns ............................................................... 37 Singular and Plural Pronouns .............................................. 41 Subject and Object Pronouns ............................................. 45 Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement ........................................ 49 Review ............................................................................... 53
T HEME 4 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
16 17 18 19 20
Adjectives ........................................................................... 55 Adjectives That Compare .................................................... 59 Articles .............................................................................. 63 Action Verbs ....................................................................... 67 Review ............................................................................... 71
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Contents T HEME 5 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
21 22 23 24 25
The Verb Be ........................................................................ 73 Main and Helping Verbs ..................................................... 77 Present-Tense Verbs ............................................................ 81 Past-Tense and Future-Tense Verbs ...................................... 85 Review ............................................................................... 89
T HEME 6 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
26 27 28 29 30
Irregular Verbs .................................................................... 91 Adverbs .............................................................................. 95 Contractions ....................................................................... 99 Punctuation ...................................................................... 103 Review ............................................................................. 107
Index .................................................................................................. 109
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Statements and Questions
Name
Rewrite each group of words to form a statement that makes sense. Use capital letters and end marks correctly.
Lesson 1
1. Vaughn on Maple Street lives
2. he a student new is
3. math he enjoys
4. flute the he plays
5. from London is Andrea
6. science she good is at
7. lives she near park the
8. she likes dance to
9. teaches Mr. Jackson third grade
10. He the welcomes children new
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Statements and Questions
Name
Rewrite each group of words to form a question that makes sense. Use capital letters and end marks correctly.
Lesson 1
1. you do a brother have
2. what his name is
3. he to school go does
4. he read can
5. play he does where
Turn each statement into a question. Use the word in parentheses ( ) as the first word. 6. My little sister’s name is Sara. (What)
7. She copies everything I do. (Why)
8. She meets me after school. (When)
9. She wants to go to the store. (Where)
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Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 1
(1) I to like skip. (2) Why do I skip (3) it is more fun than walking. (4) I skip all the way to school (5) With my friends at recess. (6) you like to skip, too? 1. In which sentence are the words in an order that does not make sense? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5 2. Which sentence does not tell a complete thought? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
5. Which word in Sentence 3 should be capitalized? A is B it C way D fun 6. Which word would make sense in the blank in Sentence 6? A Why B But C Do D Where
3. Which sentence should end with a question mark? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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4. Which sentence is missing a period? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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Statements and Questions
Name
Add the correct end mark to each sentence. Then label each as a statement or a question.
Lesson 1
1. Where is the teacher 2. I do not like to jump 3. When does Anita run 4. Do you know Mr. Wang 5. We play in the grass Rewrite each group of words to form a statement or a question. Put the words in an order that makes sense. Use capital letters and end marks correctly. 6. to the park I go (statement)
7. do walk you to school (question)
8. Willow ball the throws (statement)
9. can Kurt play softball (statement)
10. you can football play (question)
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Commands and Exclamations
Name
Rewrite each sentence, using capital letters and end marks correctly. Then label each as a command or an exclamation.
Lesson 2
1. give the book to Violet
2. what a great author he is
3. how excited I am to read his new story
4. let your brother read
5. oops, I lost the book
6. help me find it
7. search in the living room
8. wow, it is a mess in here
9. hurray, here it is
10. look at the pretty cover
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Commands and Exclamations
Name
Rewrite each sentence, using capital letters and end marks correctly. Then label each as a statement, a question, a command, or an exclamation.
Lesson 2
1. Cathy wants to be a writer
2. read Cathy’s story
3. what does she write about
4. what a good writer Cathy is
Add words and end marks to make four kinds of sentences out of the words in the box. the
things
Cathy
does
5. a question
6. a statement
7. an exclamation
8. a command
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Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 2
(1) Wow, today was an exciting day. (2) What an interesting time we had (3) A firefighter visited our school. (4) Our teacher how to prepare. (5) She told us to think of questions to ask the firefighter (6) What question do you think I asked. 1. Which sentence should end with an exclamation point? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which end mark should end Sentence 5 have? A a period B a comma C a question mark D an exclamation point
2. Which sentence should end with a question mark? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
5. Which sentence is not complete? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
3. Which end mark should Sentence 2 have? A a period B a comma C a question mark D an exclamation point
6. Which sentence is correct? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
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Commands and Exclamations
Name
If the sentence is complete, add a correct end mark. If the sentence is not complete, write not a sentence.
Lesson 2
1. My father is an author 2. How he loves to write 3. How do I help him 4. Things that he can write about 5. Read his latest book 6. Wow, it’s exciting Add words and end marks to make four kinds of sentences. Each sentence is started for you. 7. a statement You 8. a command Go 9. an exclamation What 10. a question What
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Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates
Name
Underline the simple subject. Write the predicate.
Lesson 3
1. Lisa went to boarding school.
2. My good friend learned at home.
3. He rode the bus to school.
4. His older sister studied dance.
5. I went to school.
6. Leroy enjoyed college.
7. The high school student worked on Sundays.
8. Dad helped my brother.
9. The little girl painted pictures.
Choose four sentences from a book or magazine. Write the sentences. Underline the simple subjects.
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Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates
Name
Underline the complete predicate. Write the simple predicate.
Lesson 3
1. Hannah likes math.
2. Science is my favorite subject.
3. Jamil studies French every day.
4. My cousin wears a uniform to school.
5. The teacher plans her lesson carefully.
6. The boys clean their desks.
7. The children read quietly.
8. Some students use a computer.
9. Everyone enjoys the class trip.
10. Valerie practices the trumpet.
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Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 3
(1) My little brother is five years old. (2) He goes to kindergarten. (3) Kindergarten fun. (4) The young children learn with toys and games. 1. Which is the complete subject of Sentence 1? A My little B brother C My little brother D is five years old
4. Which is the simple predicate of Sentence 2? A He B goes C goes to kindergarten D to kindergarten
2. Which is the complete predicate of Sentence 1? A is B five years old C My little brother D is five years old
5. Which is the complete subject of Sentence 4? A The young children B children C children learn D learn
3. Which is the simple subject of Sentence 2? A He goes B to kindergarten C He D goes
6. Which sentence does not have a correct predicate? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
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Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates
Name
Add a complete subject to each predicate. Then underline the simple subject.
Lesson 3
1.
went to school.
2.
played outside.
3.
ate lunch.
4.
took a nap.
5.
performed on stage.
6.
was made of brick.
Add a complete predicate to each subject. Then underline the simple predicate. 7. An art teacher
.
8. The excited children
.
9. He
.
10. My mother
.
11. The school
.
12. The tired baby
.
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Compound Subjects and Predicates
Name
Rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence. Draw one line under each compound subject and two lines under each compound predicate.
Lesson 4
1. Juan played the piano. His sister played the piano.
2. The children worked hard. The children practiced every day.
3. Music filled the room. Laughter filled the room.
4. Michelle wanted to write poems. Diego wanted to write poems.
5. They wrote in their notebooks. They studied with a teacher.
6. My uncle went to school. My uncle learned to cook.
7. Carmen loved soccer. Her cousin loved soccer.
8. They played together. They won trophies.
9. Mr. Han’s students talked. Mr. Han’s students made plans.
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Compound Subjects and Predicates
Name
Write the compound subject of each sentence. Add commas where they belong.
Lesson 4
1. Ravi his grandmother and his grandfather went to the school concert.
2. Ravi’s teacher his neighbor and his friend were in the audience.
3. The violins cellos and flutes sounded beautiful.
4. The drums cymbals and gong played an exciting ending.
5. A tall woman a short man and a child left the hall first.
Write the compound predicate of each sentence. Add commas where they belong. 6. Ravi went home changed into pajamas and climbed into bed.
7. He lay down fell asleep and dreamed he was a musician.
8. He played a solo bowed and smiled at the audience.
9. The audience stood up clapped and cheered.
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Grammar-Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 4
(1) Madeline and Ella were sisters. (2) They wanted to be doctors when they grew up. (3) Their mother shared their goal. (4) Their father shared their goal. (5) The girls worked hard and got good grades. (6) They got into a special school succeeded and became doctors. 1. Which sentence has a compound subject? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which sentence has a compound predicate that is written correctly? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
2. Which sentence needs commas to separate the compound predicates? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which of these sentences does not have a compound subject or a compound predicate? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
3. Which sentences could be joined to make one sentence with a compound subject? A Sentences 2 and 3 B Sentences 3 and 4 C Sentences 4 and 5 D Sentences 5 and 6
6. Which of these possible final sentences has a compound subject? A Their dream came true. B The sisters and their parents had a dream that came true. C They healed and cured. D People admired them.
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Compound Subjects and Predicates
Name
Add a compound subject or a compound predicate to complete each sentence.
Lesson 4
1.
studied art.
2. The athletes
.
3. The music student
.
4.
took dance classes.
5. The actor
.
6.
watched the stars.
Rewrite each sentence. Add commas where they belong. Draw one line under each compound subject and two lines under each compound predicate. 7. The soccer player ran kicked and scored.
8. Exercise rest and healthful food made the swimmer strong.
9. Raja his sister and his brother were good students.
10. The scientist wrote a book won a prize and gave a speech.
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Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 5
(1) There is something new in Room 112 (2) Can you guess what it is (3) our rabbit has four babies. (4) How tiny the bunnies are! (5) Wish could take one home. (6) Do you bunnies like? 1. Which sentence should end with a period? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
4. Which word in Sentence 3 should be capitalized? A our B rabbit C four D babies
2. Which sentence should end with a question mark? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
5. Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
3. In which sentence are the words in an order that does not make sense? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
6. Which sentence is correct as it is? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 5
(1) Eric watched the news on TV. (2) His father watched the news on TV. (3) The newscaster talked about special events. (4) A police officer a firefighter and a teacher taught third graders about safety. (5) The mayor took a trip and gave a speech. 1. Which is the simple subject of Sentence 1? A Eric B Eric watched C the news D watched the news on TV
4. Which sentence has a compound subject? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which is the complete predicate of Sentence 3? A the newscaster B the newscaster talked C talked D talked about special events
5. Which sentence has a compound predicate? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
3. What is missing in Sentence 4? A commas B a subject C a simple predicate D a complete predicate
6. Which sentences could be joined to make one sentence with a compound subject? A Sentences 1 and 2 B Sentences 2 and 3 C Sentences 3 and 4 D Sentences 4 and 5
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Simple and Compound Sentences
Name
If the sentence is complete, label it as simple or compound. If it is a fragment, add words to make it complete.
Lesson 6
1. My big sister has a job.
2. After school.
3. She works at a pet store.
4. She feeds the animals, and she cleans their cages.
5. Sweeps the floor.
6. My sister enjoys her job, but she also likes weekends.
7. She spends time with friends, or she relaxes at home.
8. My brother is sixteen, and he works on weekends.
9. He packs bags at a supermarket.
10. My family.
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Simple and Compound Sentences
Name
Use the words in the parentheses ( ) to join the pairs of sentences. Use commas correctly.
Lesson 6
1. Today is Sunday. Andy goes to a football game. (and)
3. He is excited. He eats breakfast quickly. (and)
2. Linda wants to go with Andy. She is sick. (but)
4. Andy’s mother goes to the game. His father stays home. (but)
5. Tanya has strong legs. She loves to run. (and)
6. She likes softball. She likes basketball more. (but)
7. Some children play in the gym. Anna plays in the park. (but)
8. It is a hot day. Children sell lemonade. (and)
9. Darnell likes lemonade. He likes milk more. (but)
10. He walks to the store. He buys milk. (and)
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Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 6
(1) Maya is a third grader, or she helps her family. (2) She washes the dishes, and she waters the plants. (3) Also cleans her room. (4) Maya’s father makes breakfast most mornings. (5) Today he leaves early for work. (6) Maya’s brother cooks eggs, he serves them to his family. 1. Which sentence is not complete? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
. 4. Sentence 5 is A missing a joining word B not complete C a simple sentence D a compound sentence 5. Which word would BEST follow the comma in Sentence 6? A and B but C or D today
2. Which sentence is a correct compound sentence? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
6. Which sentences could be joined with a comma followed by but? A Sentences 1 and 2 B Sentences 3 and 4 C Sentences 4 and 5 D Sentences 5 and 6
3. Which sentence has an incorrect joining word? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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Simple and Compound Sentences
Name
Rewrite the sentences. Use commas and joining words correctly.
Lesson 6
1. My father is a teacher and he works at a school.
2. He drives to work, he takes a bus.
3. He has lunch at work or he eats in the park.
4. Most days he eats tuna, today he eats egg salad.
Rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence. Use commas and the joining words and or but correctly. 5. Mrs. Lopez loves to read. She owns a bookstore.
6. The store is small. It has many books.
7. Sasha works with animals. She enjoys her job.
8. She lives in the country. She works in the city.
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Common and Proper Nouns
Name
Underline the common nouns. Circle the proper nouns.
Lesson 7
1. Officer Chan is from Dallas, Texas. 2. Marta has a dog named Rufus. 3. The family adopts two tiny kittens. 4. Fish swim in the Atlantic Ocean. 5. Kangaroos and koalas live in Australia. 6. Steve visits the big zoo in Los Angeles. 7. The children see a pretty deer. 8. There are many seals in Canada and Greenland. 9. Charlie rides a black horse at the fair. 10. Mr. Jones feeds the birds in Central Park. 11. People watch bats in Gainesville , Florida. 12. Buffy is a white dog, and Puff is an orange cat.
Find an article in a magazine. List five common nouns from the article. Then list five proper nouns.
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Common and Proper Nouns
Name
Rewrite each sentence correctly. Capitalize the proper nouns.
Lesson 7
1. A zookeeper came to class on thursday.
2. Emma got a rabbit on valentine’s day.
3. On saturday we visited the animal park.
4. The children learned about the first thanksgiving.
5. The first day of winter was wednesday, december 21.
6. Presidents’ day was in february.
7. Which holiday was on friday, november 11?
8. Elijah went to the beach every sunday in july.
9. The family went on vacation in december.
10. The memorial day picnic was on monday, may 28.
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Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 7
(1) Robin and Pam are sisters, and they live in Michigan. (2) Their family got a new puppy on labor day. (3) Daisy is a guide dog, and she will help blind people when she grows up. (4) The children and their parents raise the puppy. (5) Every they go to a dog training class in Detroit. 1. Which word in Sentence 1 is a common noun? A Robin B sisters C live D Michigan
4. How many nouns are in Sentence 4? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
2. Which word or words in Sentence 2 should be capitalized? A family B new C puppy D labor day
5. A proper noun belongs in the blank in Sentence 5. Which word is correct? A Saturday B week C Holiday D april
3. Which of these words in Sentence 3 is NOT a noun? A Daisy B dog C grows D people
6. Which sentence does NOT have a proper noun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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Common and Proper Nouns
Name
Rewrite each sentence correctly.
Lesson 7
1. danny has a Partner in the classroom.
2. Her Name is ann.
3. Danny and ann study every Afternoon.
4. On fridays the Children learn math.
Rewrite each sentence correctly. Underline the common nouns. Circle the proper nouns. 5. Independence day was on tuesday.
6. Yani’s class went to new york city and saw fireworks.
7. Lights filled the sky over the hudson river.
8. The Students wrote a report about their trip.
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Name
Abbreviations
Write the abbreviations for the underlined words.
Lesson 8
1. Jean-Luc visits the United States.
2. Springfield is a city in Illinois.
3. Doctor Witky lives on Pine Road.
4. Tanisha is from New Mexico, but now she lives in Oregon.
5. The police station is on the corner of East Street and North Avenue.
6. Washington is next to California.
7. Mistress Rosen owns a house in Rhode Island.
8. Write to Mister Ngo at 122 Long Avenue, Gary, Indiana.
9. Lake Erie is north of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
10. Doctor Harrison takes a bus from Mississippi to Alabama.
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Name
Abbreviations
Write the abbreviation for each word.
Lesson 8
1. January
2. Saturday
3. Wednesday
4. March
5. September
6. Friday
Correct the abbreviations. 7. Oct 19
8. aug. 25
9. mon, feb. 5
10. tues, nov 9
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Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 8
(1) Block studies the animals in the ocean. (2) He came to our school on Thursday, December 29. (3) Our school is in ME. (4) He drove his car from MA. (5) The students in Mistress Lewis’s class enjoyed his talk. 1. Which abbreviation could go in the blank in Sentence 1? A Mr B mr C Mr. D dr.
4. Which word should replace the abbreviation in Sentence 3? A Massachusetts B Maine C Minnesota D Mississippi
2. Which is the correct abbreviation for the underlined word in Sentence 2? A thu. B TH C Thurs D Thurs.
5. Which word should replace the abbreviation in Sentence 4? A Massachusetts B Maine C Minnesota D Montana
3. Which is the correct abbreviation for the month in Sentence 2? A Dec. B dec. C DE D dec
6. Which is the correct abbreviation for the underlined word in Sentence 5? A Mrs B Mrs. C Ms D Ms.
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Name
Abbreviations
Write the full word for each abbreviation.
Lesson 8
1. FL 2. Tues. 3. Dr. 4. St. 5. Apr. Find the words in each sentence that have abbreviations. Write the abbreviations. 6. Mister Ward’s party is on Sunday, November 5.
7. Send the letter to Doctor Johnson at 5 Mesa Street, El Paso, Texas.
8. In September, Mistress Torres’s class goes to the animal shelter on River Avenue.
9. Tennessee and Missouri are next to Kentucky.
10. Mistress Brecht spoke at the school on Barstow Road on Friday.
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Singular and Plural Nouns
Name
Rewrite each sentence using the plural form of the underlined noun. Use the word in parentheses ( ) before each plural noun.
Lesson 9
1. Ari bakes a cake. (two)
2. He puts them in a box. (two)
3. Please buy a banana. (some)
4. We need a bunch. (three)
5. Lily picks a berry. (ten)
6. Marco wants a cookie. (four)
7. Abby eats a pear. (two)
8. She gives her sister a cherry. (five)
9. My father cuts a pepper. (two)
10. My brother eats a bite. (three)
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 11:17:21 AM
Singular and Plural Nouns
Name
Rewrite each sentence using the plural form of the underlined noun. Use a dictionary if you need to. Each new sentence is started for you.
Lesson 9
1. One child had cereal for breakfast. Three 2. One woman baked brownies. Two 3. One mouse ran to the food bowl. Three 4. One deer pulled leaves from the tree. Four 5. One goose ate the bread. Five Rewrite each sentence. Replace the singular nouns in parentheses ( ) with the plural form. Use a dictionary if you need to. 6. Billy’s (foot) are tired.
7. Billy and the (man) cook soup for dinner.
8. After dinner he brushes his (tooth).
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 11:18:26 AM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 9
(1) It is Josh’s turn to set the table. (2) He uses his family’s best dish. (3) He takes out a fork and spoons. (4) He puts out glasses for the men and women. (5) He puts out cups for the child. (6) Now can be served. 1. Which is the correct plural form of the underlined word in Sentence 2? A dishs B dishies C dishes D dish
4. The underlined word in Sentence 5 should be in its plural form. Which is correct? A child B childs C childes D children
2. Which is the correct plural form of the underlined word in Sentence 3? A forkes B forks C forkies D fork
5. A singular noun belongs in the blank in Sentence 6. Which word is correct? A dinners B dineries C dinner’s D dinner
3. Which word in Sentence 4 is NOT a plural noun? A puts B glasses C men D women
6. Which sentence does NOT have a plural noun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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Grammar Practice Book
9/18/06 6:27:51 PM
Singular and Plural Nouns
Name
Write the correct plural form of each singular noun. Use a dictionary if you need to.
Lesson 9
1. pot 2. raspberry 3. tomato 4. meal 5. rabbit 6. moose 7. sheep 8. puppy Rewrite the sentences. Use the plural forms of the nouns in parentheses ( ). Use a dictionary if you need to. 9. The (child) made (sandwich).
10. Amber sliced (carrot) and (apple).
11. Do you want (blueberry) or (peach)?
12. Brush your (tooth) after you eat the (strawberry).
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 11:24:13 AM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 10
(1) Mrs. Sanchez’s class performed a play on , October 2. (2) The Play was at the Madison Elementary School. (3) At 7:00 p.m. (4) My sister Elaine acted, she did a great job. (5) My bedtime is 8:00 p.m. (6) My parents let me stay up late to watch the play. 1. Which word could go in the blank in Sentence 1? A Monday B tuesday C evening D lunchtime
4. Which is the proper noun in Sentence 4? A sister B Elaine C great D job
2. Which word in Sentence 2 is incorrectly capitalized? A Play B Madison C Elementary D School
5. Which two simple sentences could be joined by a comma followed by but? A Sentences 1 and 2 B Sentences 3 and 4 C Sentences 4 and 5 D Sentences 5 and 6
3. Which word should follow the comma in Sentence 4? A but B or C and D tonight
6. Which sentence is NOT complete? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 11:29:07 AM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 10
(1) There is a mystery to solve at 10 Mountain Road. (2) The Brooks children can’t find their puppy. (3) What are the clue? (4) The door is open, and cookies are baking in the house across the street. (5) Brooks says she knows where the puppy is. (6) Do you? 1. What is the abbreviation for the underlined word in Sentence 1? A rd B rd. C Rd. D RD
4. How many PLURAL nouns are in Sentence 4? A one B two C three D four 5. Which abbreviation could go in the blank in Sentence 5? A mrs B Mrs C MS D Mrs.
2. What is the correct plural form of the noun in Sentence 3? A clue B clues C cluees D cluies
6. Which sentence has an irregular plural noun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
3. How many SINGULAR nouns are in Sentence 4? A two B three C four D five
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 11:30:07 AM
Name
Possessive Nouns
Write the possessive noun in each sentence. Label it as singular or plural.
Lesson 11
1. Rico’s family has three children.
2. My brothers’ toys are on the floor.
3. Her sister’s name is Kristen.
4. Mason rides in his aunt’s car.
5. The families’ homes are nearby.
6. The boys’ grandfather comes to visit.
7. What is your mother’s job?
8. Shane wears his cousin’s hat.
9. Mr. Daly enjoys his sons’ softball game.
10. The dog’s leash is on the table.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 11:31:42 AM
Name
Possessive Nouns
If the underlined word needs an apostrophe (’), rewrite it correctly. If it is correct, write correct.
Lesson 11
1. Ms. Roth held her daughters hand. 2. The schools auditorium was full. 3. The boys performed in a play. 4. My fathers camera was broken. 5. The student read two poems. 6. How many songs did they sing? Write the plural form of each noun. Then write the plural possessive form. 7. uncle
8. grandson
9. violinist
10. glass
11. cherry
12. banana
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 11:32:37 AM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 11
(1) Mr. Kwon class put on a show. (2) The students families were in the audience. (3) The student’s performed different acts. (4) The act of Rachel was funny. (5) Rachel’s parents smiled and clapped. (6) All the parents enjoyed the show. 1. Which singular possessive noun should be a plural noun? A show (Sentence 1) B audience (Sentence 2) C student’s (Sentence 3) D act (Sentence 4) 2. Which singular noun should also be possessive? A Mr. Kwon (Sentence 1) B audience (Sentence 2) C act (Sentence 4) D show (Sentence 6)
5. Which other word could replace parents in Sentence 6? A parents’ B families’ C students’ D families
3. Which plural noun should also be possessive? A students (Sentence 2) B families (Sentence 2) C acts (Sentence 3) D parents (Sentence 5)
6. Which sentence is correct as it is written? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
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4. How could you rewrite the underlined phrase in Sentence 4? A the act’s of Rachel B the acts of Rachel C Rachel’s act D Rachels’ act
Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 11:33:42 AM
Name
Possessive Nouns
Rewrite each phrase. Use the correct possessive noun.
Lesson 11
1. the costumes that belong to the girls
2. the dance of Ron
3. the necklace owned by her grandmother
4. the bottles of the babies
5. the sleeves of the dresses
6. the car that belongs to my mother
Write sentences using the noun below. The words in parentheses ( ) tell which form of the noun to use. dancer 7. (singular) 8. (plural) 9. (singular possessive) 10. (plural possessive)
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 11:36:16 AM
Singular and Plural Pronouns
Name
Write the two singular pronouns in each sentence.
Lesson 12
1. She sent me a postcard.
2. Where did he put it?
3. I gave her the box.
4. It was a gift for you.
5. You spoke to him today.
6. He saw you yesterday.
7. She told me the story.
8. I enjoyed reading it.
9. You wrote a letter to her.
10. Did it interest him?
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:20:05 PM
Singular and Plural Pronouns
Name
Write the plural pronoun in each sentence.
Lesson 12
1. We took a flight to Mexico. 2. My aunt and uncle met us at the airport. 3. They smiled and said “Welcome!” 4. My sister was excited to see them. Rewrite each sentence. Use a plural pronoun to replace each underlined phrase. 5. The girls went to camp last summer.
6. The girls wrote to my friend and me.
7. My friend and I wrote to the girls.
8. My friend and I told the girls about our soccer team.
9. Did you and your brother send letters to the girls?
10. The girls were happy to get the letters.
11. The letters arrived every Monday.
12. They just got a letter from Mom and Dad.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:21:34 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 12
(1) Natasha has a pen pal named Chen. (2) Chen lives in China. (3) Natasha and Chen write every week. (4) Natasha and Chen tell each other about the things they do. (5) Last week Natasha wrote to Chen about the school play. (6) Natasha told him that everyone enjoyed the play. 1. Which sentence has a singular pronoun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
4. Which pronoun could replace the underlined words in Sentence 4? A He B She C They D Them
2. Which sentence has a plural pronoun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
5. Which pronoun could replace the underlined word in Sentence 6? A It B She C Her D They
3. Which pronoun could replace the underlined word in Sentence 2? A He B Him C They D It
6. Which word(s) could be replaced by the pronoun it ? A Natasha (Sentence 1) B Natasha and Chen (Sentence 3) C week (Sentence 5) D the play (Sentence 6)
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:23:12 PM
Singular and Plural Pronouns
Name
Write the pronoun in each sentence. Then label each as S (singular) or P (plural).
Lesson 12
1. We learned about Chile today. 2. Mr. Edwards showed us two maps. 3. He hung the maps on the wall. 4. They showed volcanoes and a desert. 5. The students looked at them carefully. 6. Mr. Edwards asked me to point to the desert.
Rewrite each sentence with a correct pronoun. 7. Ellen studied Spanish because
wanted to visit Spain.
8. The class was fun, and the students enjoyed
9. The teacher brought pictures to show
10. He took the pictures when
.
was in Spain.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:25:32 PM
Subject and Object Pronouns
Name
Write the pronoun in each sentence. Then label each pronoun as subject or object.
Lesson 13
1. Ms. Edison teaches us about flowers.
2. A student asks her how flowers grow.
3. Ms. Edison answers him.
4. She talks to the class about sunlight.
5. Flowers need it to make food and grow.
6. We learn more about flowers.
7. Bees collect pollen from them.
8. I write a paper on flowers.
Find four sentences in a book or magazine that have pronouns. Copy the sentences. Underline the subject pronouns. Circle the object pronouns. 45
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8/15/06 2:27:34 PM
Subject and Object Pronouns
Name
Rewrite each sentence. Use subject pronouns correctly.
Lesson 13
1. Me and Anna went to the library.
2. I and she studied trees.
3. You and me looked at books and pictures.
4. Me and he learned about pine trees.
5. I and Deon wrote a report together.
Rewrite each sentence. Use object pronouns correctly. 6. Show the flowers to Ryan and I.
7. My mother gave me and my sister a plant.
8. Please help him and I with the report.
9. Jenny came to the library with him and I.
10. The librarian offered to help me and Ryan.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:28:35 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 13
(1) Me and my mother planted an apple seed in a pot. (2) We watered the seed. (3) The seed grew leaves and roots. (4) My mother moved it to the yard. (5) I watched my mother pack soil around the little plant. (6) One day the seed will become an apple tree. 1. Which sentence has a singular subject pronoun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
4. How should the underlined phrase in Sentence 1 be written? A My mother and me B Me and her C Her and me D My mother and I
2. Which sentence has a plural subject pronoun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which of these could replace the underlined words in Sentence 3? A a singular subject pronoun B a plural subject pronoun C a singular object pronoun D a plural object pronoun
3. Which type of pronoun is it in Sentence 4? A singular subject pronoun B plural subject pronoun C singular object pronoun D plural object pronoun
6. Which of these could replace the underlined words in Sentence 5? A a singular subject pronoun B a plural subject pronoun C a singular object pronoun D a plural object pronoun
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:29:54 PM
Subject and Object Pronouns
Name
Write a subject or object pronoun to replace each underlined word or phrase.
Lesson 13
1. Ariel’s sister taught Ariel about bees. 2. Ariel’s sister told Ariel that bees are insects. 3. Ariel and I watched bees in the park. 4. Ariel and I saw the bees fly. 5. Ariel’s father gave Ariel and me a book. 6. The book had pictures of bees. Rewrite each sentence. Use I and me correctly. 7. You and me picked pears from the tree.
8. Todd ate cherries with my friend and I.
9. Me and my brother sliced apples.
10. They shared the plums with me and him.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:33:23 PM
Pronoun– Antecedent Agreement
Name
Write the correct pronoun for each sentence. Then write the noun that it refers to.
Lesson 14
1. A bird catches worms and brings (it/them) back to the nest.
2. A mouse eats the crumbs that (it/they) finds.
3. The dogs see the man, and (him/they) start to bark.
4. John sees Michael and waves to (him/them).
5. Squirrels gather nuts and hide (it/them).
6. A spider spins a web and traps flies in (it/them).
7. Bats eat the insects that (it/they) catch.
8. Simon sees two little kittens and stops to pet (him/them).
9. A bear goes into a cave, where (it/they) sleeps all winter.
10. The boys buy a gift for Mrs. Johnson and give it to (her/them).
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:35:34 PM
PronounAntecedent Agreement
Name
Rewrite each sentence. Replace the underlined word or phrase with a pronoun.
Lesson 14
1. Luis hugs Beth and welcomes Beth home.
2. Beth smiles at Luis and thanks Luis.
3. My sister invites Beth to play in the garden.
4. Luis goes to the garden too, and Luis plants flowers.
5. Beth finds an anthill when Beth is in the yard.
6. John makes dinner while John is in the kitchen.
7. He bakes cookies for Janet and gives them to Janet.
8. Janet eats a cookie, and Janet thanks John.
9. John is pleased because John loves to bake.
10. Janet buys John a cookbook and gives the cookbook to him.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:36:30 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 14
(1) Mr. Kay lives in a house that Mr. Kay built. (2) The house is high up in the hills, and it is far from the city. (3) Mr. Kay likes the hills because the hills have a great view of the city. (4) Mr. Kay’s children drive up a winding road when she come to visit. (5) The children love their father and enjoy visiting . 1. Which pronoun could replace the underlined words in Sentence 1? A he B she C they D it
4. Which word does the pronoun it refer to in Sentence 2? A house B high C hills D city 5. Which sentence has a pronoun that does not agree with the noun it refers to? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
2. Which pronoun could replace the underlined words in Sentence 3? A he B she C they D it 3. Which pronoun could go in the blank in Sentence 5? A it B them C him D her
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6. Which pronoun could replace the underlined words in Sentence 5? A It B Them C They D He
Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:37:37 PM
Pronoun– Antecedent Agreement
Name
Circle the pronoun in each sentence. Rewrite the sentence. Correct the pronoun so that it agrees with the underlined word.
Lesson 14
1. The nest was too high for Maria to see him.
2. Maria was excited because he saw an owl.
3. Luke was homesick when it went to camp.
4. The girls invited Hillary to play with her .
5. John wrote a letter and sent them home.
6. John’s parents wrote back to it.
Fill in each blank with a correct pronoun. Then underline the word or words that the pronoun refers to. 7. Honeybees live in hives, where
have jobs to do.
8. Worker bees feed the queen bee and protect 9. Honeybees gather nectar and use
to make honey.
10. Some people keep bees and collect honey from
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:47:03 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 15
(1) Tony is the friend of Joan. (2) Tony tells Joan that he is upset. (3) Joan asks he what is wrong. (4) Tony says that he lost his mothers pen. (5) Joan helps him look for the pen. (6) Together they find it under Tony’s bed. 1. Which sentence has a singular possessive noun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which pronoun could replace the underlined word in Sentence 2? A he B she C him D her
2. Which sentence has an incorrectly written possessive noun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
5. Which pronoun could replace the underlined phrase in Sentence 5? A it B her C him D them
3. Which phrase could replace the underlined phrase in Sentence 1? A the friend’s of Joan B the friends of Joan C Joan’s friend D Joans’ friend
6. Which sentence has an incorrect pronoun? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:48:37 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 15
(1) Yasmin writes for a newspaper that she started. (2) She reports on what is new in school. (3) Yesterday Yasmin wrote about something that happened to her. (4) She found a kitten in the school playground. (5) Yasmin took the kitten home and gave them to her father. (6) Her father was happy to have the kitten. 1. Which word does the pronoun in Sentence 1 refer to? A Yasmin B writes C newspaper D she
4. Which sentence has a pronoun that does not agree with the noun that it refers to? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
2. Which sentence has a singular subject pronoun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which could replace the underlined words in Sentence 6? A a singular subject pronoun B a plural subject pronoun C a singular object pronoun D a plural object pronoun
3. Which sentence has a singular object pronoun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
6. Which pronoun could replace the words the kitten in Sentence 5? A she B it C they D them
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Grammar Practice Book
8/15/06 2:50:13 PM
Name
Adjectives
Write the adjective. Then write the noun that it describes.
Lesson 16
1. A brown bear sat in the cave. 2. The bear was hungry. 3. The forest was big. 4. The raccoon saw the purple berries. 5. The happy raccoon ate the berries. 6. A small child climbed a rock. 7. The rock was huge. 8. A plant grew in a tiny pot. 9. The plant was green. 10. The pot was round. 11. The wolf ran through the dark woods. 12. The wolf was gray.
Write two sentences that could begin a story. Use at least one adjective in each sentence. Circle each adjective, and draw an arrow to the noun it describes.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:36:06 PM
Name
Adjectives
Write the adjective that tells how many.
Lesson 16
1. Some wolves live in the forest. 2. Seven wolves run in the pack. 3. The wolf has five toes on each paw. 4. A wolf’s coat has two layers. 5. Wolves howl for several reasons. 6. The mother wolf has six babies. Write the adjective that tells how many. Rewrite the sentence. Replace the number word with an adjective that tells how many without giving an exact number. 7. Four students wrote a story together.
8. The story was about six squirrels.
9. A woman read eleven stories to her children.
10. There were seven pictures in the book.
11. The book had ninety pages.
12. Three women waited for the bus to arrive.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:47:03 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 16
(1) I climbed a little tree in my friend’s yard. (2) I picked cherries from the tree. (3) I gave cherries to my father. (4) My father had green apples at home. (5) He made a beautiful salad with the red cherries and two green apples. 1. Which sentence has an adjective that tells how many? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
4. Which sentence does NOT have an adjective? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which sentence has an adjective that tells what color? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
5. Which is the BEST word to complete Sentence 3? A thin B some C unkind D big
3. Which sentence has an adjective that tells what size? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
6. Which sentence has the most adjectives? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:47:42 PM
Name
Adjectives
Underline the two adjectives in each sentence. Then write whether each adjective tells what kind or how many.
Lesson 16
1. Many wolves eat five pounds of food a day.
2. A few wolves have blue eyes.
3. The coats of some wolves are white.
4. Big wolves weigh more than ninety pounds.
Rewrite the sentences. Add an adjective before each underlined noun. Use an adjective that answers the question in parentheses ( ). 5. The apple fell from the tree. (What color?)
6. There were apples on the tree. (How many?)
7. Fatima ate the apple. (What size?)
8. I cut the apple into slices. (What shape?)
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:48:28 PM
Adjectives That Compare
Name
Rewrite each sentence. Use the correct form of the adjective in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 17
1. The lion is (large) than the fox.
2. The peacock has the (pretty) feathers of all the birds.
3. The bear is the (strong) animal in the forest.
4. The beetle is (tiny) than the worm.
5. The horse runs (fast) than the donkey.
6. That dog has the (loud) bark in town.
7. Sabrina’s rabbit is (fluffy) than my rabbit.
8. The dolphin is the (smart) of all the ocean animals.
9. The cat is (friendly) today than it was yesterday.
10. We have the (cute) pet on the block.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:21:21 PM
Adjectives That Compare
Name
Rewrite each sentence. Use more or the most correctly before each adjective.
Lesson 17
1. These berries are
delicious than those berries.
2. The cherry tree is
beautiful of the three trees.
3. This hike is
4. A hurricane is
5. Thunder makes
6. This is
difficult than the last hike.
frightening than a rainstorm.
terrifying sound of all.
wonderful sunrise that I have ever seen.
7. The hawk is
powerful bird in the forest.
8. This lake has
unusual fish in the state.
9. This forest is
enormous than the Black Hills National Forest.
10. This story is
interesting one I have ever read.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:22:21 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 17
(1) My brother is older than I am. (2) He took me camping in a big forest last weekend. (3) The forest was the beautiful place that I have ever visited. (4) The trees were tall than my house. (5) In the morning we saw a brown bear. (6) I was scared than my brother, and my scream was than his! 1. Which sentence has the correct form of an adjective that compares? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
4. Which adjective needs the word most before it? A older (Sentence 1) B beautiful (Sentence 3) C brown (Sentence 5) D scared (Sentence 6)
2. Which adjective needs the ending -er? A beautiful (Sentence 3) B tall (Sentence 4) C brown (Sentence 5) D scared (Sentence 6)
5. Which are the correct adjectives that compare for the adjective big in Sentence 2? A bigger, biggest B big, biggest C more big, most big D more bigger, most biggest
3. Which adjective needs the word more before it? A older (Sentence 1) B big (Sentence 2) C beautiful (Sentence 3) D scared (Sentence 6)
6. Which is the BEST way to complete Sentence 6? A more loud B most loud C louder D loudest
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:49:15 PM
Adjectives That Compare
Name
Write the form of each adjective that compares two things. Then write the form that compares three or more things.
Lesson 17
1. playful 2. funny 3. afraid 4. important 5. high 6. exciting Rewrite each sentence correctly. 7. The raccoon was small than the fox.
8. Today’s sunset was lovely than yesterday’s sunset.
9. That cliff was the most steep one I have ever climbed.
10. The river was more deeper than the stream.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:50:15 PM
Name
Articles
Write the article in each sentence and the noun it introduces.
Lesson 18
1. Angela went to the city. 2. She visited a friend. 3. Angela’s friend lived in an apartment. 4. They took the bus. 5. They went to a museum. 6. They saw a painting. 7. It had a frame. 8. Children played in the grass. 9. A bird ate pieces of bread. 10. The man played his violin. 11. The friends went home. 12. They took a train.
Find four sentences that use articles in a book or a magazine. Copy the sentences. Circle the articles. Draw an arrow from each article to the noun it introduces.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:50:45 PM
Name
Articles
Rewrite each sentence. Use a or an to fill in the blank. 1. Jessie’s older sister is
2. She is making
3. Jeff buys paper and
Lesson 18
artist.
clay sculpture.
box of paints.
4. He draws some squares and
oval.
Rewrite each sentence. Use a, an, or the to fill in the blank. 5. Several paintings hang on
6. Abe is
excellent painter.
7. This is
biggest museum.
white walls.
8. You need some paper and
9.
pencil for drawing.
young artists will have an art show.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:51:34 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 18
(1) My aunt lives in house in the country. I visited her last weekend. (2) On Saturday we saw a owl. (3) owl was in a tree. (4) On Sunday we rode a tractor and picked apples. (5) My aunt made baked apples that night. (6) apples were delicious.
1. Which of these sentences has an article that is used correctly? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which word would BEST fill in the blank in Sentence 1? A a B an C the D several
2. In which sentence should the article a be changed to an? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
5. Which word would BEST fill in the blank in Sentence 3? A A B An C The D Some
3. Which word should fill in the blank in Sentence 6? A A B An C The D One
6. Which sentence does NOT have an article? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:22:59 PM
Name
Articles
Use the articles a, an, and the to write two singular forms of each plural noun. Examples:
Lesson 18
birds: a bird, the bird icy roads: an icy road, the icy road
1. skyscrapers 2. elevators 3. rooftops 4. noisy trains 5. escalators 6. shops 7. airports 8. excited boys 9. red cars Write a sentence for each article. Circle the article, and underline the noun that it introduces. 10. a 11. an 12. the
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:52:30 PM
Name
Action Verbs
Write the complete predicate of each sentence. Underline the action verb.
Lesson 19
1. The woman walks to the market.
2. She buys fruit and vegetables.
3. The animals gather in the yard.
4. The cows moo at the ducks.
5. The sun shines brightly.
6. The weather reporter predicts rain.
7. The boy helps his sister.
8. The children eat a good meal.
9. I enjoy the folktale.
10. We discuss the characters.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:53:36 PM
Name
Action Verbs
Underline the correct action verb in each sentence.
Lesson 19
1. The chicken (lay/lays) five eggs. 2. Ava (watch/watches) the little chicks. 3. I (plant/plants) corn and tomatoes. 4. He (plow/plows) the field. 5. Children (play/plays) near the barn. 6. We (sell/sells) milk and cheese. 7. The dog (bark/barks) loudly. Choose an action verb from the box to complete each sentence. Then write the sentence. takes
carry
8. The chickens
9. The rooster
10. We
11. Tyrell
12. She
wakes
scratch in the dirt.
everyone.
a basket of eggs.
eggs to the market.
feed around the yard.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:25:13 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 19
(1) Rosa lives in Mexico City. (2) She soccer. (3) She and her father watch games together on TV. (4) One Sunday they rides a bus to a game at a stadium. (5) The home team wins. (6) The excited fans stand and cheer. 1. Which is the verb in Sentence 1? A Rosa B lives C in D Mexico 2. Which of these action verbs does not agree with its subject? A watch (Sentence 3) B rides (Sentence 4) C wins (Sentence 5) D stand (Sentence 6)
5. Which sentence has two action verbs? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
3. Which sentence has a singular subject and a verb that agrees? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
6. Which sentence has a plural subject and a verb that agrees? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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4. Which action verb could complete Sentence 2? A like B enjoy C loves D play
Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:26:17 PM
Name
Action Verbs
Rewrite each sentence. Use the correct form of the verb in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 19
1. An egg (hatch/hatches) in the nest.
2. The ducklings (follow/follows) their mother.
3. The farmer (hurry/hurries) home.
4. Mice (scurry/scurries) around the barn.
5. We (milk/milks) the cows every morning.
6. She (drive/drives) the big tractor.
7. Jessica (help/helps) my brother dry dishes.
8. They (clean/cleans) the kitchen.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:55:03 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 20
(1) There was an art show at the library yesterday. (2) Children displayed their art. (3) I showed two paintings. (4) They were the largest ones in the room. (5) There were also photographs and a black sculpture. (6) The sculpture was interesting than the photographs. 1. Which sentence uses the correct form of an adjective that compares? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which adjective that tells what kind could fill in the blank in Sentence 5? A biggest B tiniest C small D some
2. Which adjective needs the word more before it? A two (Sentence 3) B largest (Sentence 4) C black (Sentence 5) D interesting (Sentence 6)
5. Which sentence has an adjective that tells what color? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
3. Which adjective could be written before Children in Sentence 2? A Many B One C Hundred D Each
6. Which of these sentences does NOT have an adjective? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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8/29/06 6:55:58 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 20
(1) Luke interviews his mother for a newsletter at school. (2) He asks his mother questions and writes down a answers. (3) questions are about his mother’s job. (4) Luke’s mother is a engineer. (5) She plans bridges, and people builds them. (6) Students enjoy the report that Luke writes. 1. In which sentence should the article be changed to an? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
4. Which of these action verbs does NOT agree with its subject? A interviews (Sentence 1) B writes (Sentence 2) C plans (Sentence 5) D builds (Sentence 5)
2. Which word could fill in the blank in Sentence 3? A A B An C The D Writes
5. Which sentence has only one action verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
3. Which sentence has a plural noun with an article that does NOT agree? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
6. Which sentence has a plural subject and an action verb that agrees? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:27:01 PM
Name
The Verb Be
Write the form of the verb be in each sentence.
Lesson 21
1. Laura is cold without her hat. 2. The winter was long. 3. The gloves are on the chair. 4. I am warmer now. 5. The girls were at home. 6. Julio is with Laura. 7. The children are at the skating rink. 8. Those boys were good skaters. 9. The lake is frozen this morning. 10. The grass is covered with snow. 11. I am tired at the end of the day. 12. A huge snowball is next to the house. 13. It is the beginning of a snowman. 14. We were excited to begin. 15. I am freezing outside.
Write four sentences about your classroom, using the verb be. Use a singular subject in two sentences and a plural subject in the other two. Underline the forms of the verb be.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:56:40 PM
Name
The Verb Be
Rewrite each sentence. Choose the correct form of the verb be in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 21
1. It (is, are) summer.
2. I (is, am) at the ocean.
3. We (was, were) warm in the sun.
4. He (is, am) in the water.
5. They (was, were) with their friends.
6. You (is, are) on a beach blanket.
7. I (was, are) at the snack bar.
8. It (is, are) next to a playground.
9. They (is, are) on the swings.
10. She (is, are) sleepy at the end of the day.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:28:12 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 21
(1) My friends and I are at a park. (2) We is very happy. (3) Flowers are everywhere. (4) A squirrel in a tree. (5) I smile at it. (6) Spring are my favorite season. 1. Which sentence has a form of the verb be that does NOT agree with the subject? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
4. How should the form of the verb be in Sentence 6 be written? A am B are C were D is
2. Which does NOT have a form of the verb be? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which has a form of the verb be that links the subject to words that tell what? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
3. Which could go in the blank in Sentence 4? A am B is C are D were
6. Which has a form of the verb be that links the subject to words that tell where? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:57:18 PM
Name
The Verb Be
Circle the form of the verb be in each sentence. Then write whether each links the subject to words that tell what or where.
Lesson 21
1. Some seals are white. 2. The penguin chick was fuzzy. 3. You were on the shore. 4. That shark is near a whale. 5. I am with my parents. 6. They are scientists. Rewrite each sentence, using a correct form of the verb be. Then write S above each singular subject and P above each plural subject. 7. Those fish
small and silver.
8. We
close to the beaver’s dam.
9. He
in a wooden boat.
10. The river
full of life.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:58:35 PM
Main and Helping Verbs
Name
Circle the helping verb and underline the main verb in each sentence.
Lesson 22
1. Some butterflies can fly long distances. 2. Moths are attracted to the light. 3. The mosquito could bite you! 4. We have seen many insects this summer. 5. She will study bees at the library. 6. I am writing a report on ladybugs. 7. The bats were looking for food. 8. You should watch that hummingbird. 9. The ducks had flown south for the winter. 10. An eagle is gliding through the sky. 11. The hawk has spotted a mouse. 12. A parrot may live for 80 years.
Write four sentences about your day at school, using main and helping verbs. Circle the helping verbs. Underline the main verbs.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 6:59:29 PM
Main and Helping Verbs
Name
Circle the helping verbs, and underline the main verbs.
Lesson 22
1. I did not watch the sunset. 2. We will now change into pajamas. 3. I could not see the moon. 4. It was hidden behind a cloud. 5. They would not go to bed. 6. The baby has never slept through the night. 7. The dogs were already sleeping. 8. Stars are shining in the sky. Rewrite each sentence, using a helping verb from the box. is
9. Moths
10. That moth
11. The butterfly
12. Those butterflies
does
can
fly up to 25 miles per hour.
not have spots on its wings.
walking on a leaf.
gone to Mexico for the winter.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:00:35 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 22
(1) In her dreams, Mandy can fly. (2) She gliding over the city at night. (3) The sun have set. (4) It will soon become dark. (5) Mandy loves her dream. (6) She will forget it. 1. Which has a helping verb that does NOT agree with the subject? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
4. In which sentence should the helping verb is go before the main verb? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
2. Which has a main verb and a helping verb used correctly? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
5. Which does NOT have a helping verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
3. The word not should follow the helping verb in Sentence 6. Where should it go? A after She B after will C after forget D after it
6. Which are the main and helping verbs in Sentence 4? A will and soon B will and become C soon and become D become and dark
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:01:04 PM
Main and Helping Verbs
Name
Rewrite the sentences. Add a helping verb to each one.
Lesson 22
1. I never studied mammals.
2. We learn about bats.
3. We go to the library.
4. Butterflies see red, yellow, and green.
5. A butterfly landed on that leaf.
6. That butterfly laid 400 eggs.
7. Butterflies fly only when they are warm.
8. The librarian found a great book about butterflies.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:02:16 PM
Present-Tense Verbs
Name
Rewrite each sentence. Use the correct present-tense form of the verb in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 23
1. I (help) my family.
2. My sister (plant) carrot seeds.
3. We (work) together in the garden.
4. My brother (pick) tomatoes.
5. My mother (carry) them inside.
6. My father (wash) the tomatoes.
7. He (slice) them into small pieces.
8. I (make) a salad for dinner.
9. A friend (eat) with us.
10. She (enjoy) the salad.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:03:22 PM
Present-Tense Verbs
Name
Write the verb in each sentence. Then write S if the subject is singular or P if the subject is plural.
Lesson 23
1. We plan a picnic. 2. I make sandwiches. 3. A dish breaks. 4. Lila fixes it with glue. 5. The children eat under a tree. 6. Teresa hears thunder. 7. They put the food away. 8. She runs home. Rewrite each sentence. Use the correct present-tense form of the verb in parentheses ( ). 9. Leah (like) this book.
10. The prince (marry) the princess.
11. He (write) a fairy tale.
12. We (enjoy) the story.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:04:09 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 23
(1) My father and I make a cake for my brother’s birthday. (2) I mix the ingredients. (3) My father bake the cake in the oven. (4) We ices it together. (5) My brother the cake at his party. (6) loves it. 1. Which sentence has a singular subject and a correct present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
4. Which sentence has a plural subject and an incorrect present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
2. Which sentence has a singular subject and an incorrect present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
5. Which is a present-tense verb that could fill in the blank in Sentence 5? A eating B eat C eats D ate
3. Which sentence has a plural subject and a correct present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
6. Which subject could fill in the blank in Sentence 6? A He B We C He and his friends D My brother’s friends
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:04:45 PM
Present-Tense Verbs
Name
Rewrite each sentence correctly, using the subject in parentheses ( ). Be sure that the verb in your sentence agrees with its new subject. Example:
Lesson 23
Glenda likes math. (My brothers)
My brothers like math. 1. I enter a writing contest. (George)
2. The teachers judge the contest. (A teacher)
3. One student wins the contest. (Two students)
4. We like stories about animals. (You)
5. She prefers true stories. (He)
6. The princesses meet a prince. (The princess)
7. We hurry home from school. (They)
8. Our mother opens the front door. (We)
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:06:33 PM
Past-Tense and Future-Tense Verbs
Name
Write the verb in each sentence. Then label it as present, past, or future tense.
Lesson 24
1. Jen finishes her homework quickly.
2. Simon will write an essay next week.
3. The teacher assigned five math problems.
4. You carried a dictionary to school.
5. Students will read their reports aloud.
6. Jason draws a picture in art class.
7. We tried the science experiment at home.
8. The children named three kinds of plants.
9. My sister learns Spanish in high school.
10. I will ask my mother for help.
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:07:36 PM
Past-Tense and Future-Tense Verbs
Name
Rewrite each sentence. Use the future-tense form of the verb in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 24
1. Yolanda (stay) home from school today.
2. She (go) to the doctor later.
3. The doctor (give) her some medicine.
4. She (feel) much better tomorrow.
Write a sentence that uses the future-tense form of the verb. 5. run
6. play
7. hurry
8. watch
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:08:40 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 24
(1) Paul all week for today’s math test. (2) Soon he take the test. (3) He clears his desk. (4) His teacher hands him the test sheet. (5) She smiles and says “Good luck.” (6) Paul worked hard, and he will do well on the test. 1. Which verb form BEST completes Sentence 1? A study B will study C studied D studies
4. Which sentence has two correct present-tense verbs? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
2. Which verb needs the helping verb will to make it a correct future-tense verb? A take (Sentence 2) B clears (Sentence 3) C smiles (Sentence 5) D worked (Sentence 6)
5. Which sentence has a correct past-tense verb? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6 6. Which sentence has a correct future-tense verb? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
3. Which sentence does NOT have a present-tense verb? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:09:03 PM
Past-Tense and Future-Tense Verbs
Name
Underline the verb in each sentence. Then rewrite the sentence in the tense shown in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 24
1. The children study quietly. (past)
2. The teacher will talk about the report. (past)
3. Many students enjoyed music class. (present)
4. Mr. Green scores the test. (future)
5. Tim will hurry to school. (present)
6. We play outside during recess. (past)
7. You solved the math problem. (future)
8. Misha practices the flute. (past)
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:10:12 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 25
(1) Mia and Simon writing a story. (2) The story are about a robot. (3) The robot is funny. (4) It say all sorts of things. (5) The children are excited. (6) They will show the story to their teacher. 1. Which sentence has a singular subject and the correct form of the verb be? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which helping verb should go before the main verb in Sentence 1? A have B will C can D are
2. Which sentence has a plural subject and the correct form of the verb be? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which helping verb could complete Sentence 4? A have B had C can D is 6. Which other helping verb could replace will in Sentence 6? A had B can C have D were
3. Which sentence has a form of the verb be that does not agree with the subject? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:29:00 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 25
(1) William loves space. (2) He looked at pictures of the sun and moon when he was younger. (3) Now he read books about the solar system. (4) He will learn about the planets. (5) He will studies space travel. (6) One day he will become an astronaut. 1. Which sentence has a correct past-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
4. Which verb should end with an s? A looked (Sentence 2) B read (Sentence 3) C learn (Sentence 4) D become (Sentence 6)
2. Which sentence has a correct present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
5. Which is the future-tense form of the verb in Sentence 1? A love B will love C will loves D loved
3. Which sentence has an incorrect form of a future-tense verb? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
6. Which is the past-tense form of the verb in Sentence 4? A learn B learns C can learn D learned
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:10:52 PM
Name
Irregular Verbs
Rewrite each sentence. Use the verb and tense shown in parentheses ( ). 1. I
2. The spider
3. Shondra
4. Zack
5. A spider
6. A fly
7. That spider
8. The spider
a spider yesterday. (see—past tense)
home to its web. (go—past tense)
a pet spider. (have—past tense)
that he likes spiders. (say—present tense)
several things to catch insects. (do—present tense)
to the spider’s web. (come—present tense)
(have—present tense) a sticky web.
(do—past tense) its work quickly.
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Lesson 26
Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:11:53 PM
Name
Irregular Verbs
Rewrite each sentence, using the correct present-tense verb in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 26
1. The tired pig (lies, lays) in the grass.
2. The sun (rises, raises) over the field.
3. The farmer (sits, sets) her bucket on a stool.
4. He (lies, lays) a blanket over the horse.
5. We (sit, set) together under an apple tree.
Rewrite each sentence. Use the past-tense form of the verb shown in parentheses ( ). 6. Gwen
7. The children
8. You
9. The hen
in the sun all afternoon. (lie)
early for school. (rise)
the eggs on the table. (set)
many eggs. (lay)
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:12:54 PM
Grammar–Writing Connection
Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 26
(1) The sun risen, and it was a beautiful morning. (2) Nathan in the grass. (3) He watched as three deer came to the river. (4) Nathan saw the deer drink. (5) He say nothing, because he did not want to scare them. (6) When the deer had finished drinking, Nathan to his feet and walked quietly home. 1. Which verb form could go in the blank in Sentence 2? A lays B laid C lain D lay
4. Which verb needs the helping verb had before it? A risen (Sentence 1) B saw (Sentence 4) C drink (Sentence 4) D scare (Sentence 5)
2. Which is the present-tense form of the verb saw in Sentence 4? A did seen B had seen C had see D sees
5. Which are the present-tense forms of the verbs in Sentence 3? A watches, come B did watch, had come C had watched, had come D will watch, will come
3. Which is a correct past-tense verb to replace the underlined verb in Sentence 5? A says B sayed C said D saying
6. Which verb form could go in the blank in Sentence 6? A rise B rose C raise D raised
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:13:11 PM
Name
Irregular Verbs
Rewrite each sentence, using the verb tense in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 26
1. The spider laid eggs. (present tense)
2. I have two books on spiders. (past tense)
3. The farmer’s daughter had done her chores. (present tense)
4. She sits at the kitchen table. (past tense)
5. Her brother comes home from school. (past tense)
6. He will say “giddyup” to the horse. (past tense)
7. The neighbors raised their new flag. (present tense)
8. We saw many animals on the farm. (present tense)
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Grammar Practice Book
8/29/06 7:14:23 PM
Name
Adverbs
Write the adverb in each sentence. Then write whether it tells how, where, or when.
Lesson 27
1. Ants work together in colonies. 2. We saw an ant hill outside. 3. I observed ants earlier. 4. You touched one ant gently. 5. Soon the ants will dig a nest. 6. Some ants left a trail here. 7. The big ant moves slowly. 8. Wow, those ants go everywhere! 9. The ants carefully carry a bread crumb. 10. Worker ants always care for their queen. 11. Now the ants walk in a line. 12. Those ants live underground.
Write three sentences about your day at school. Use an adverb in each sentence. One adverb should tell how, one should tell where, and one should tell when.
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Name
Adverbs
Rewrite each sentence. Use the correct comparative form of the adverb in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 27
1. This ant works (hard) than that ant.
2. Which butterfly flies the (low)?
3. The shark swims (fast) than the fish.
4. That dolphin jumps the (high) of all.
5. These birds will fly south (soon) than those birds.
Rewrite each sentence. Add more or the most before the adverb. 6. The nightingale sings
7. A tiger moves
8. The horse drinks
beautifully of all the birds.
silently than an elephant.
often than the camel.
9. My dog wags its tail
happily of all.
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Lesson 27
(1) I like science, and I work hard. (2) Yesterday I read about spiders. (3) Today I studied the planets. (4) I learned that Earth spins than Mercury. (5) I also learned that Mercury moves around the sun the of all the planets. (6) I will visit a science museum soon, and I will learn more there. 1. Which word does the adverb in Sentence 1 describe? A I B like C science D work
4. Which sentence does NOT have an adverb that tells when? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 6
2. Which sentence has an adverb that tells how? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 6
5. Which form of an adverb could go in the blank in Sentence 4? A fast B faster C more faster D fastest
3. Which sentence has an adverb that tells where? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 6
6. Which form of an adverb could go in the blank in Sentence 5? A quick B quickly C most quickly D more quickly
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Name
Adverbs
Write the adverb in each sentence. Then write the verb that it describes.
Lesson 27
1. My teacher talks excitedly about science.
2. Tomorrow we will learn about insects.
3. Of all the students, Evan studied the longest.
4. I speak more softly than the other students at the library.
Rewrite each sentence. Complete it with an adverb that answers the question in parentheses ( ). 5. This spider crawls
6. I put my report
7.
than that spider. (How?)
. (Where?)
you will learn about the sun. (When?)
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Contractions
Rewrite each sentence. Replace the underlined words with a contraction.
Lesson 28
1. It is an exciting day.
2. I am going to be in a baking contest.
3. Some children did not know about the contest.
4. You are bringing two pies.
5. My brothers are not baking anything.
6. They had not entered the contest.
7. The judges were not in the room.
8. They are eager to taste my cookies.
9. My father could not come to the contest.
10. We should not eat too much cake.
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Contractions
Rewrite each sentence, using the correct word(s) in parentheses ( ).
Lesson 28
1. You hadn’t (ever, never) told me about volcanoes.
2. I don’t know (nothing, anything) about them.
3. My brother hasn’t won (any, no) science prizes yet.
4. My sister doesn’t have (none, any) either.
5. We haven’t told (anybody, nobody) about the contest.
6. Laurie wouldn’t tell her friends (neither, either).
7. Carlos won’t go (anywhere, nowhere) without a notebook.
8. Isn’t (no one, anyone) in the classroom?
9. Those children never enter (any, no) contests.
10. No one said (nothing, anything) about cleaning up.
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Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 28
(1) Maria is not going to give up! (2) She is making an electric buzzer for her science project. (3) She has not ever made one before, but her teacher showed her how. (4) Now Maria doesn’t even need no help. (5) Maria’s teacher smiles at her. (6) glad that she’s in his class. 1. Which sentence has a contraction that is formed with a pronoun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. In which sentence could you form a contraction that includes a subject pronoun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which sentence has a contraction that is formed with the word not? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which is a correct contraction that could go in the blank in Sentence 6? A He’s B Hes’ C He’d D He’re
3. Which sentence does NOT have two words that could form a contraction? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
6. Which sentence has an error in it? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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Contractions
Rewrite each sentence. Replace each contraction with the words used to form it.
Lesson 28
1. Alice doesn’t see that we’re waving.
2. She’s worried that we haven’t arrived.
3. I’m glad that you didn’t stay home.
4. It isn’t clear that he’s the winner.
If the sentence is correct, write correct. If it is not, rewrite it correctly. 5. Wouldn’t you like any help?
6. I don’t see my teacher nowhere.
7. There wasn’t nobody in the cafeteria.
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Name
Punctuation
Rewrite each sentence. Use capital letters and commas correctly.
Lesson 29
1. my father my sister and i watch the stars every night.
2. we sit outside in june july and august.
3. there is a telescope at school and i can use it.
4. mrs. morgan helps us point the telescope toward mars.
5. on monday we look at jupiter but on tuesday we look at saturn.
6. the sky is bright with fireworks on independence day.
7. i lie in the grass close my eyes and listen.
8. karen learns about the planets at lincoln elementary school.
9. she reads books looks at pictures and asks questions.
10. students can watch a short movie or they can read quietly.
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Name
Punctuation
Rewrite each title correctly. The words in parentheses ( ) tell what kind of title each one is.
Lesson 29
1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (book)
2. In Which Piglet Is Entirely Surrounded by Water (chapter from a book)
3. Hickory, Dickory, Dock (song)
4. Ranger Rick (magazine)
5. Lake Country Gazette (newspaper)
Rewrite each sentence. Write titles correctly. 6. Have you read the book Little House on the Prairie?
7. My little sister likes the song Three Blind Mice.
8. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a poem called The Lamplighter.
9. Students Speak is a column in our school newspaper.
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Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 29
(1) Mr. mercado is my neighbor and he knows a lot about the stars. (2) he gave me a book called find the constellations. (3) My brother my best friend and i read the book together. (4) We learned that there is a group of stars named Ursa Major. (5) they are supposed to look like a bear but they just look like pretty stars to me. 1. Which sentence is NOT missing one or more commas? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5 2. Which sentence needs two commas? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
5. Which sentence has a title that should be capitalized and underlined? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
3. Which sentence has a proper noun that should be capitalized? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
6. Which sentence has a correct proper noun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
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Name
Punctuation
Rewrite each sentence correctly.
Lesson 29
1. sometimes i sing my favorite song.
2. that song is called twinkle, twinkle, little star.
3. those three stars are named altair castor and polaris.
4. sirius is the brightest star in the sky and i see it at night.
5. you can read about stars in a magazine called Ask.
6. mrs. wong reads to children at the library in middletown.
7. she lives in new york but she works in connecticut.
8. today she reads the book a child’s introduction to the night sky.
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Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 30
(1) Yesterday my class went to an animal park. (2) We saw lions from the window of the school bus. (3) One lion on a rock. (4) Monkeys played happily in the trees. (5) Some of them come excitedly to the bus. (6) , I will write a story about all the animals I seen. 1. Which of these verb forms could go in the blank in Sentence 3? A sit B sets C sat D set
4. Which sentence has an adverb that tells when? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5 5. Which sentence does NOT have an adverb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which verb needs the helping verb have before it? A went (Sentence 1) B saw (Sentence 2) C write (Sentence 6) D seen (Sentence 6) 3. Which is the past-tense form that could replace the underlined verb in Sentence 5? A comes B comed C came D camed
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Name
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
Lesson 30
(1) Latisha, Latisha’s father and his friend went to Tonto National Forest in Arizona. (2) They stay long but they had a great time. (3) They camped, hiked and swam on friday. (4) On Saturday night they sang a song around the campfire called “Make New Friends.” (5) Latisha didn’t never want to leave the forest. 1. Which sentence has a contraction? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
4. Which of these sentences does NOT need a comma added? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
2. Which contraction could go in the blank in Sentence 2? A doesn’t B aren’t C couldn’t D they’re
5. Which of these sentences has a proper noun that is incorrect? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
3. Which sentence has a double negative that needs to be corrected? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
6. Which sentence is correct? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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INDEX A Abbreviations, 27–30, 36 calendar, 28, 30, 36 postal, 27, 28, 30, 35 titles of people, 27, 29, 30, 35 Action verbs, 67–70, 72 Adjectives, 55–58 comparing with, 59–62, 71 Adverbs, 95–98, 107 comparing with, 96–98, 107 Antecedents agreement with pronouns, 49–54 Apostrophes in contractions, 99–102, 108 in possessive nouns, 38 Articles, 63–66, 72
Complete subjects, 11–12 Compound predicates, 13–16, 18 Compound sentences, 19–22, 35 Compound subjects, 13–16, 18 Conjunctions, 20–22 Contractions, 99–102, 108
D Declarative sentences, 1–4
E End marks, 1–8, 17 Exclamations, 5–8 Exclamatory sentences, 5–8
F
B
Future-tense verbs, 85–88, 90
Be (verb), 73–79, 89
H
C
Helping verbs, 77–80, 89
Capitalization proper nouns, 24–26, 35 sentences, 1–6, 17, 103, 105 titles, 104–105 Commands, 5–8 Commas, 103, 105 compound sentences, 20–21 compound subjects and predicates, 14–16 series, 14–16, 18 Common nouns, 23, 25–26 Complete predicates, 9–12, 18
I Imperative sentences, 5–8 Interrogative sentences, 2–4 Irregular verbs, 91–94
M Main and helping verbs, 77–80, 89 Mechanics See Capitalization; Commas; End marks; Punctuation
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N Negatives, 99–102, 108 Nouns capitalization of, 24–26, 35 common, 23, 25–26 possessive, 37–40, 53 proper, 23–26, 35 singular and plural, 31–34, 36 See also Abbreviations; Titles
O Object pronouns, 45–48, 53–54
P Past-tense verbs, 85, 87–88, 90–94, 107 Plural nouns, 31–34, 36 Plural possessive nouns, 37–40 Plural pronouns, 42–44 Possessive nouns, 37–40, 53 Predicates complete, 9–12, 18 compound, 13–16, 18 simple, 10–12 Present-tense verbs, 81–85, 87–88, 90–94, 107 Pronouns antecedents of, 49–54 singular and plural, 41–44 subject and object, 45–48, 53–54 Proper nouns, 23–26, 35 Punctuation, 103–106 apostrophes in contractions, 99–102, 108
Punctuation (con’t) apostrophes in possessive nouns, 38 commas, 14–16, 20–21, 103, 105 end marks, 1–8, 17
Q Questions, 2–4
S Sentences capitalization of, 1–6, 17, 103, 105 compound, 19–22, 35 simple, 19, 35 Sentences, kinds of declarative, 1–4 exclamatory, 5–8 imperative, 5–8 interrogative, 2–4 Simple predicates, 10–12 Simple sentences, 19, 35 Simple subjects, 9, 11–12, 18 Singular nouns, 31–34, 36 Singular possessive nouns, 37–40 Singular pronouns, 41, 43–44 Statements, 1–4 Subject pronouns, 45–48, 53–54 Subject-verb agreement, 68–70, 73–76, 81–84, 89–90 Subjects complete, 11–12 compound, 13–16, 18 simple, 9, 11–12, 18
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T Tenses future, 85–88, 90 past, 85, 87–88, 90–94, 107 present, 81–85, 87–88, 90–94, 107 Theme Reviews Theme 1, 17–18 Theme 2, 35–36 Theme 3, 53–54 Theme 4, 71–72 Theme 5, 89–90 Theme 6, 107–108 Titles capitalization of, 27, 29, 30, 36, 103–106, 108 of people, 27, 29, 30, 35 of books, songs, poems, 104–106, 108 See also Abbreviations; Punctuation
V Verbs action, 67–70, 72 be, forms of, 73–79, 89 future tense, 85–88, 90 irregular, 91–94 main and helping, 77–80, 89 past tense, 85, 87–88, 90–94, 107 present tense, 81–85, 87–88, 90–94, 107 See also Subject-verb agreement
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Contents T HEME 1 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
1 2 3 4 5
Statements and Questions ......................................................................... 3 Commands and Exclamations .................................................................... 5 Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates ........................................... 7 Compound Subjects and Predicates ........................................................... 9 Review .................................................................................................... 11
T HEME 2 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10
Simple and Compound Sentences ........................................................... 12 Common and Proper Nouns ................................................................... 14 Abbreviations ........................................................................................... 16 Singular and Plural Nouns ........................................................................ 18 Review .................................................................................................... 20
T HEME 3 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
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Possessive Nouns .................................................................................... 21 Singular and Plural Pronouns ................................................................... 23 Subject and Object Pronouns................................................................... 25 Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement.............................................................. 27 Review .................................................................................................... 29
T HEME 4 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
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Adjectives ................................................................................................ 30 Adjectives That Compare ......................................................................... 32 Articles .................................................................................................... 34 Action Verbs ............................................................................................ 36 Review .................................................................................................... 38
T HEME 5 21 22 23 24 25
The Verb Be.............................................................................................. 39 Main and Helping Verbs........................................................................... 41 Present-Tense Verbs ................................................................................. 43 Past-Tense and Future-Tense Verbs ........................................................... 45 Review .................................................................................................... 47
T HEME 6 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson
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He welcomes the new children.
10. He the welcomes children new
Mr. Jackson teaches third grade.
9. teaches Mr. Jackson third grade
She likes to dance.
8. she likes dance to
She lives near the park.
7. lives she near park the
She is good at science.
6. science she good is at
Andrea is from London.
5. from London is Andrea
He plays the flute.
4. flute the he plays
He enjoys math.
3. math he enjoys
He is a new student.
2. he a student new is
Vaughn lives on Maple Street.
1. Vaughn on Maple Street lives
Rewrite each group of words to form a statement that makes sense. Use capital letters and end marks correctly.
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Where does she want to go?
9. She wants to go to the store. (Where)
When does she meet you?
8. She meets me after school. (When)
Why does she copy everything you do?
7. She copies everything I do. (Why)
What is your little sister’s name?
6. My little sister’s name is Sara. (What)
3. Which sentence should end with a question mark? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which sentence does not tell a complete thought? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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1. In which sentence are the words in an order that does not make sense? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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6. Which word would make sense in the blank in Sentence 6? A Why B But C Do D Where
5. Which word in Sentence 3 should be capitalized? A is B it C way D fun
4. Which sentence is missing a period? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
(1) I to like skip. (2) Why do I skip (3) it is more fun than walking. (4) I skip all the way to school (5) With my friends at recess. (6) you like to skip, too?
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Lesson 1
Statements and Questions
Turn each statement into a question. Use the word in parentheses ( ) as the first word. Possible responses
Where does he play?
5. play he does where
Can he read?
4. he read can
Does he go to school?
3. he to school go does
What is his name?
2. what his name is
Do you have a brother?
1. you do a brother have
Rewrite each group of words to form a question that makes sense. Use capital letters and end marks correctly.
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? . statement
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Can you play football?
4
10. you can football play (question)
Kurt can play softball.
9. can Kurt play softball (statement)
Willow throws the ball.
8. Willow ball the throws (statement)
Do you walk to school?
7. do walk you to school (question)
I go to the park.
6. to the park I go (statement)
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Lesson 2
Commands and Exclamations
5
Look at the pretty cover.; command
10. look at the pretty cover
Hurray, here it is!; exclamation
9. hurray, here it is
Wow, it is a mess in here!; exclamation
8. wow, it is a mess in here
Search in the living room.; command
7. search in the living room
Help me find it.; command
6. help me find it
Oops, I lost the book!; exclamation
5. oops, I lost the book
Let your brother read.; command
4. let your brother read
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How excited I am to read his new story!; exclamation
3. how excited I am to read his new story
What a great author he is!; exclamation
2. what a great author he is
Give the book to Violet.; command
1. give the book to Violet
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Rewrite each group of words to form a statement or a question. Put the words in an order that makes sense. Use capital letters and end marks correctly.
5. We play in the grass
question
statement
. ?
question
?
4. Do you know Mr. Wang
3. When does Anita run
2. I do not like to jump
1. Where is the teacher
Add the correct end mark to each sentence. Then label each as a statement or a question.
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Commands and Exclamations
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Think about the things Cathy does.
8. a command
Wow, Cathy does some exciting things!
7. an exclamation
These are the things Cathy does.
6. a statement
What are the things Cathy does?
5. a question
the
3. Which end mark should Sentence 2 have? A a period B a comma C a question mark D an exclamation point
2. Which sentence should end with a question mark? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
1. Which sentence should end with an exclamation point? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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5. Which sentence is not complete? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
4. Which end mark should end Sentence 5 have? A a period B a comma C a question mark D an exclamation point
(1) Wow, today was an exciting day. (2) What an interesting time we had (3) A firefighter visited our school. (4) Our teacher how to prepare. (5) She told us to think of questions to ask the firefighter (6) What question do you think I asked.
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Add words and end marks to make four kinds of sentences out of the words in the box. Possible responses are shown.
What a good writer Cathy is!; exclamation
4. what a good writer Cathy is
What does she write about?; question
3. what does she write about
Read Cathy’s story.; command
2. read Cathy’s story
Cathy wants to be a writer.; statement
1. Cathy wants to be a writer
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!
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not a sentence
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Commands and Exclamations
brown eyes.
to school.
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are you doing?
10. a question
What
9. an exclamation
Go
8. a command
You have
7. a statement
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Choose four sentences from a book or magazine. Write the sentences. Underline the simple subjects. Accept reasonable responses.
painted pictures
9. The little girl painted pictures.
helped my brother
8. Dad helped my brother.
worked on Sundays
7. The high school student worked on Sundays.
enjoyed college
6. Leroy enjoyed college.
went to school
5. I went to school.
studied dance
4. His older sister studied dance.
rode the bus to school
3. He rode the bus to school.
learned at home
2. My good friend learned at home.
went to boarding school
1. Lisa went to boarding school.
Underline the simple subject. Write the predicate.
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Add words and end marks to make four kinds of sentences. Each sentence is started for you. Possible responses are shown.
6. Wow, it’s exciting
5. Read his latest book
4. Things that he can write about
3. How do I help him
2. How he loves to write
1. My father is an author
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10. Valerie practices the trumpet.
enjoys
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9. Everyone enjoys the class trip.
use
8. Some students use a computer.
read
7. The children read quietly.
clean
6. The boys clean their desks.
plans
5. The teacher plans her lesson carefully.
wears
4. My cousin wears a uniform to school.
studies
3. Jamil studies French every day.
is
2. Science is my favorite subject.
likes
1. Hannah likes math.
Underline the complete predicate. Write the simple predicate.
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2. Which is the complete predicate of Sentence 1? A is B five years old C My little brother D is five years old 3. Which is the simple subject of Sentence 2? A He goes B to kindergarten C He D goes
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4. Which is the simple predicate of Sentence 2? A He B goes C goes to kindergarten D to kindergarten
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1. Which is the complete subject of Sentence 1? A My little B brother C My little brother D is five years old
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(1) My little brother is five years old. (2) He goes to kindergarten. (3) Kindergarten fun. (4) The young children learn with toys and games.
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The new house
Some dancers
The little girl
The hungry children
Three boys
The good student
was made of brick.
performed on stage.
took a nap.
ate lunch.
played outside.
went to school.
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closed her eyes
was on the corner
12. The tired baby
11. The school
helped me study
walked to the store
10. My mother
9. He
jumped up and down
came to our classroom
8. The excited children
7. An art teacher
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Mr. Han’s students talked and made plans.
9. Mr. Han’s students talked. Mr. Han’s students made plans.
They played together and won trophies.
8. They played together. They won trophies.
Carmen and her cousin loved soccer.
7. Carmen loved soccer. Her cousin loved soccer.
My uncle went to school and learned to cook.
6. My uncle went to school. My uncle learned to cook.
They wrote in their notebooks and studied with a teacher.
5. They wrote in their notebooks. They studied with a teacher.
Michelle and Diego wanted to write poems.
4. Michelle wanted to write poems. Diego wanted to write poems.
Music and laughter filled the room.
3. Music filled the room. Laughter filled the room.
The children worked hard and practiced every day.
2. The children worked hard. The children practiced every day.
Juan and his sister played the piano.
1. Juan played the piano. His sister played the piano.
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Possible responses are shown.
Lesson 3
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Add a complete predicate to each subject. Then underline the simple predicate. Possible responses are shown.
6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
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stood up, clapped, and cheered
9. The audience stood up clapped and cheered.
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3. Which sentences could be joined to make one sentence with a compound subject? A Sentences 2 and 3 B Sentences 3 and 4 C Sentences 4 and 5 D Sentences 5 and 6
2. Which sentence needs commas to separate the compound predicates? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
1. Which sentence has a compound subject? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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6. Which of these possible final sentences has a compound subject? A Their dream came true. B The sisters and their parents had a dream that came true. C They healed and cured. D People admired them.
5. Which of these sentences does not have a compound subject or a compound predicate? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which sentence has a compound predicate that is written correctly? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
(1) Madeline and Ella were sisters. (2) They wanted to be doctors when they grew up. (3) Their mother shared their goal. (4) Their father shared their goal. (5) The girls worked hard and got good grades. (6) They got into a special school succeeded and became doctors.
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played a solo, bowed, and smiled at the audience
8. He played a solo bowed and smiled at the audience.
lay down, fell asleep, and dreamed he was a musician
7. He lay down fell asleep and dreamed he was a musician.
went home, changed into pajamas, and climbed into bed
6. Ravi went home changed into pajamas and climbed into bed.
Write the compound predicate of each sentence. Add commas where they belong.
A tall woman, a short man, and a child
5. A tall woman a short man and a child left the hall first.
The drums, cymbals, and gong
4. The drums cymbals and gong played an exciting ending.
The violins, cellos, and flutes
3. The violins cellos and flutes sounded beautiful.
Ravi’s teacher, his neighbor, and his friend
2. Ravi’s teacher his neighbor and his friend were in the audience.
Ravi, his grandmother, and his grandfather
1. Ravi his grandmother and his grandfather went to the school concert.
Write the compound subject of each sentence. Add commas where they belong.
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The boy and girl
Exercise, rest, and healthful food made the swimmer
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6. Which sentence is correct as it is? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which sentence should end with a question mark? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4 3. In which sentence are the words in an order that does not make sense? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
4. Which word in Sentence 3 should be capitalized? A our B rabbit C four D babies
Lesson 5
Grammar–Writing Connection
1. Which sentence should end with a period? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
(1) There is something new in Room 112 (2) Can you guess what it is (3) our rabbit has four babies. (4) How tiny the bunnies are! (5) Wish could take one home. (6) Do you bunnies like?
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The scientist wrote a book, won a prize, and gave a speech.
10. The scientist wrote a book won a prize and gave a speech.
Raja, his sister, and his brother were good students.
9. Raja his sister and his brother were good students.
strong.
. watched the stars.
8. Exercise rest and healthful food made the swimmer strong.
The soccer player ran, kicked, and scored.
7. The soccer player ran kicked and scored.
.
.
studied art.
took dance classes.
Rewrite each sentence. Add commas where they belong. Draw one line under each compound subject and two lines under each compound predicate.
6.
and waved
Lesson 4
Compound Subjects and Predicates
Possible responses are shown
practiced and performed
Elena and her best friend
5. The actor smiled
4.
3. The music student
ran and swam
Rita and Max
2. The athletes
1.
Add a compound subject or a compound predicate to complete each sentence.
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3. What is missing in Sentence 4? A commas B a subject C a simple predicate D a complete predicate
My family is happy.
10. My family.
simple
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9. He packs bags at a supermarket.
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8. My brother is sixteen, and he works on weekends.
compound
7. She spends time with friends, or she relaxes at home.
compound
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2, 5, and 10.
6. My sister enjoys her job, but she also likes weekends.
She sweeps the floor.
5. Sweeps the floor.
compound
4. She feeds the animals, and she cleans their cages.
simple
3. She works at a pet store.
She works after school.
2. After school.
simple
1. My big sister has a job.
If the sentence is complete, label it as simple or compound. If it is a fragment, add words to make it complete. Possible responses are shown for
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5. Which sentence has a compound predicate? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which is the complete predicate of Sentence 3? A the newscaster B the newscaster talked C talked D talked about special events
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4. Which sentence has a compound subject? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
Lesson 5
Grammar–Writing Connection
1. Which is the simple subject of Sentence 1? A Eric B Eric watched C the news D watched the news on TV
(1) Eric watched the news on TV. (2) His father watched the news on TV. (3) The newscaster talked about special events. (4) A police officer a firefighter and a teacher taught third graders about safety. (5) The mayor took a trip and gave a speech.
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He walks to the store, and he buys milk.
10. He walks to the store. He buys milk. (and)
Lesson 6
Grammar–Writing Connection
3. Which sentence has an incorrect joining word? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
2. Which sentence is a correct compound sentence? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
1. Which sentence is not complete? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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6. Which sentences could be joined with a comma followed by but? A Sentences 1 and 2 B Sentences 3 and 4 C Sentences 4 and 5 D Sentences 5 and 6
5. Which word would BEST follow the comma in Sentence 6? A and B but C or D today
. 4. Sentence 5 is A missing a joining word B not complete C a simple sentence D a compound sentence
(1) Maya is a third grader, or she helps her family. (2) She washes the dishes, and she waters the plants. (3) Also cleans her room. (4) Maya’s father makes breakfast most mornings. (5) Today he leaves early for work. (6) Maya’s brother cooks eggs, he serves them to his family.
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Darnell likes lemonade, but he likes milk more.
9. Darnell likes lemonade. He likes milk more. (but)
It is a hot day, and children sell lemonade.
8. It is a hot day. Children sell lemonade. (and)
Some children play in the gym, but Anna plays in the park.
7. Some children play in the gym. Anna plays in the park. (but)
She likes softball, but she likes basketball more.
6. She likes softball. She likes basketball more. (but)
Tanya has strong legs, and she loves to run.
5. Tanya has strong legs. She loves to run. (and)
Andy’s mother goes to the game, but his father stays home.
4. Andy’s mother goes to the game. His father stays home. (but)
Linda wants to go with Andy, but she is sick.
2. Linda wants to go with Andy. She is sick. (but)
He is excited, and he eats breakfast quickly.
3. He is excited. He eats breakfast quickly. (and)
Today is Sunday, and Andy goes to a football game.
1. Today is Sunday. Andy goes to a football game. (and)
Use the words in the parentheses ( ) to join the pairs of sentences. Use commas correctly.
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Common and Proper Nouns
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Find an article in a magazine. List five common nouns from the article. Then list five proper nouns. Accept reasonable responses.
12. Buffy is a white dog, and Puff is an orange cat.
11. People watch bats in Gainesville , Florida.
10. Mr. Jones feeds the birds in Central Park.
9. Charlie rides a black horse at the fair.
8. There are many seals in Canada and Greenland.
7. The children see a pretty deer.
6. Steve visits the big zoo in Los Angeles.
5. Kangaroos and koalas live in Australia.
4. Fish swim in the Atlantic Ocean.
3. The family adopts two tiny kittens.
2. Marta has a dog named Rufus.
1. Officer Chan is from Dallas, Texas.
Underline the common nouns. Circle the proper nouns.
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She lives in the country, but she works in the city.
8. She lives in the country. She works in the city.
Sasha works with animals, and she enjoys her job.
7. Sasha works with animals. She enjoys her job.
The store is small, but it has many books.
6. The store is small. It has many books.
Mrs. Lopez loves to read, and she owns a bookstore.
5. Mrs. Lopez loves to read. She owns a bookstore.
Rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence. Use commas and the joining words and or but correctly.
Most days he eats tuna, but today he eats egg salad.
4. Most days he eats tuna, today he eats egg salad.
He has lunch at work, or he eats in the park.
3. He has lunch at work or he eats in the park.
He drives to work, or he takes a bus.
2. He drives to work, he takes a bus.
My father is a teacher, and he works at a school.
1. My father is a teacher and he works at a school.
Rewrite the sentences. Use commas and joining words correctly.
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Grammar–Writing Connection
3. Which of these words in Sentence 3 is NOT a noun? A Daisy B dog C grows D people
2. Which word or words in Sentence 2 should be capitalized? A family B new C puppy D labor day
1. Which word in Sentence 1 is a common noun? A Robin B sisters C live D Michigan
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6. Which sentence does NOT have a proper noun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
5. A proper noun belongs in the blank in Sentence 5. Which word is correct? A Saturday B week C Holiday D april
4. How many nouns are in Sentence 4? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
(1) Robin and Pam are sisters, and they live in Michigan. (2) Their family got a new puppy on labor day. (3) Daisy is a guide dog, and she will help blind people when she grows up. (4) The children and their parents raise the puppy. (5) Every they go to a dog training class in Detroit.
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The Memorial Day picnic was on Monday, May 28.
10. The memorial day picnic was on monday, may 28.
The family went on vacation in December.
9. The family went on vacation in december.
Elijah went to the beach every Sunday in July.
8. Elijah went to the beach every sunday in july.
Which holiday was on Friday, November 11?
7. Which holiday was on friday, november 11?
Presidents’ Day was in February.
6. Presidents’ day was in february.
The first day of winter was Wednesday, December 21.
5. The first day of winter was wednesday, december 21.
The children learned about the first Thanksgiving.
4. The children learned about the first thanksgiving.
On Saturday we visited the animal park.
3. On saturday we visited the animal park.
Emma got a rabbit on Valentine’s Day.
2. Emma got a rabbit on valentine’s day.
A zookeeper came to class on Thursday.
1. A zookeeper came to class on thursday.
Rewrite each sentence correctly. Capitalize the proper nouns.
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Lesson 8
Abbreviations
Dr., MS, AL
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10. Doctor Harrison takes a bus from Mississippi to Alabama.
OH, PA, NY
9. Lake Erie is north of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Mr., Ave., IN
8. Write to Mister Ngo at 122 Long Avenue, Gary, Indiana.
Mrs., RI
7. Mistress Rosen owns a house in Rhode Island.
WA, CA
6. Washington is next to California.
St., Ave.
5. The police station is on the corner of East Street and North Avenue.
NM, OR
4. Tanisha is from New Mexico, but now she lives in Oregon.
Dr., Rd.
3. Doctor Witky lives on Pine Road.
IL
2. Springfield is a city in Illinois.
U.S.
1. Jean-Luc visits the United States.
Write the abbreviations for the underlined words.
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The students wrote a report about their trip.
8. The Students wrote a report about their trip.
Lights filled the sky over the Hudson River.
7. Lights filled the sky over the hudson river.
Yani’s class went to New York City and saw fireworks.
6. Yani’s class went to new york city and saw fireworks.
Independence Day was on Tuesday.
5. Independence day was on tuesday.
Rewrite each sentence correctly. Underline the common nouns. Circle the proper nouns.
On Fridays the children learn math.
4. On fridays the Children learn math.
Danny and Ann study every afternoon.
3. Danny and ann study every Afternoon.
Her name is Ann.
2. Her Name is ann.
Danny has a partner in the classroom.
1. danny has a Partner in the classroom.
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Tues., Nov. 9
10. tues, nov 9
Mon., Feb. 5
9. mon, feb. 5
Aug. 25
8. aug. 25
Oct. 19
7. Oct 19
Correct the abbreviations.
Fri.
6. Friday
Sept.
5. September
Mar.
4. March
Wed.
3. Wednesday
Sat.
2. Saturday
Jan.
1. January
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3. Which is the correct abbreviation for the month in Sentence 2? A Dec. B dec. C DE D dec
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5. Which word should replace the abbreviation in Sentence 4? A Massachusetts B Maine C Minnesota D Montana
2. Which is the correct abbreviation for the underlined word in Sentence 2? A thu. B TH C Thurs D Thurs.
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4. Which word should replace the abbreviation in Sentence 3? A Massachusetts B Maine C Minnesota D Mississippi
Lesson 8
Grammar–Writing Connection
1. Which abbreviation could go in the blank in Sentence 1? A Mr B mr C Mr. D dr.
(1) Block studies the animals in the ocean. (2) He came to our school on Thursday, December 29. (3) Our school is in ME. (4) He drove his car from MA. (5) The students in Mistress Lewis’s class enjoyed his talk.
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Abbreviations
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April
Street
Doctor
Tuesday
Florida
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My brother eats three bites.
10. My brother eats a bite. (three)
My father cuts two peppers.
9. My father cuts a pepper. (two)
She gives her sister five cherries.
8. She gives her sister a cherry. (five)
Abby eats two pears.
7. Abby eats a pear. (two)
Marco wants four cookies.
6. Marco wants a cookie. (four)
Lily picks ten berries.
5. Lily picks a berry. (ten)
We need three bunches.
4. We need a bunch. (three)
Please buy some bananas.
3. Please buy a banana. (some)
He puts them in two boxes.
2. He puts them in a box. (two)
Ari bakes two cakes.
1. Ari bakes a cake. (two)
Rewrite each sentence using the plural form of the underlined noun. Use the word in parentheses ( ) before each plural noun.
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10. Mistress Brecht spoke at the school on Barstow Road on Friday.
TN, MO, KY
9. Tennessee and Missouri are next to Kentucky.
Sept., Mrs., Ave.
8. In September, Mistress Torres’s class goes to the animal shelter on River Avenue.
Dr., St., TX
7. Send the letter to Doctor Johnson at 5 Mesa Street, El Paso, Texas.
Mr., Sun., Nov.
6. Mister Ward’s party is on Sunday, November 5.
Find the words in each sentence that have abbreviations. Write the abbreviations.
5. Apr.
4. St.
3. Dr.
2. Tues.
1. FL
Write the full word for each abbreviation.
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Singular and Plural Nouns
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ran to the food bowl.
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After dinner he brushes his teeth.
8. After dinner he brushes his (tooth).
Billy and the men cook soup for dinner.
7. Billy and the (man) cook soup for dinner.
Billy’s feet are tired.
6. Billy’s (foot) are tired.
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3. Which word in Sentence 4 is NOT a plural noun? A puts B glasses C men D women
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5. A singular noun belongs in the blank in Sentence 6. Which word is correct? A dinners B dineries C dinner’s D dinner
4. The underlined word in Sentence 5 should be in its plural form. Which is correct? A child B childs C childes D children
2. Which is the correct plural form of the underlined word in Sentence 3? A forkes B forks C forkies D fork
1. Which is the correct plural form of the underlined word in Sentence 2? A dishs B dishies C dishes D dish
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Grammar–Writing Connection
(1) It is Josh’s turn to set the table. (2) He uses his family’s best dish. (3) He takes out a fork and spoons. (4) He puts out glasses for the men and women. (5) He puts out cups for the child. (6) Now can be served.
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Rewrite each sentence. Replace the singular nouns in parentheses ( ) with the plural form. Use a dictionary if you need to.
Five geese
5. One goose ate the bread.
Four
4. One deer pulled leaves from the tree.
Three mice
3. One mouse ran to the food bowl.
Two women
2. One woman baked brownies.
Three
1. One child had cereal for breakfast.
Rewrite each sentence using the plural form of the underlined noun. Use a dictionary if you need to. Each new sentence is started for you.
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puppies
sheep
moose
rabbits
meals
tomatoes
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6. Which sentence is NOT complete? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which two simple sentences could be joined by a comma followed by but? A Sentences 1 and 2 B Sentences 3 and 4 C Sentences 4 and 5 D Sentences 5 and 6
2. Which word in Sentence 2 is incorrectly capitalized? A Play B Madison C Elementary D School 3. Which word should follow the comma in Sentence 4? A but B or C and D tonight
4. Which is the proper noun in Sentence 4? A sister B Elaine C great D job
1. Which word could go in the blank in Sentence 1? A Monday B tuesday C evening D lunchtime
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(1) Mrs. Sanchez’s class performed a play on , October 2. (2) The Play was at the Madison Elementary School. (3) At 7:00 p.m. (4) My sister Elaine acted, she did a great job. (5) My bedtime is 8:00 p.m. (6) My parents let me stay up late to watch the play.
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Brush your teeth after you eat the strawberries.
12. Brush your (tooth) after you eat the (strawberry).
Do you want blueberries or peaches?
11. Do you want (blueberry) or (peach)?
Amber sliced carrots and apples.
10. Amber sliced (carrot) and (apple).
The children made sandwiches.
9. The (child) made (sandwich).
Lesson 9
Singular and Plural Nouns
Rewrite the sentences. Use the plural forms of the nouns in parentheses ( ). Use a dictionary if you need to.
8. puppy
7. sheep
6. moose
5. rabbit
4. meal
3. tomato
2. raspberry
1. pot
Write the correct plural form of each singular noun. Use a dictionary if you need to.
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3. How many SINGULAR nouns are in Sentence 4? A two B three C four D five
2. What is the correct plural form of the noun in Sentence 3? A clue B clues C cluees D cluies
1. What is the abbreviation for the underlined word in Sentence 1? A rd B rd. C Rd. D RD
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10. The dog’s leash is on the table.
sons’; plural
9. Mr. Daly enjoys his sons’ softball game.
cousin’s; singular
8. Shane wears his cousin’s hat.
mother’s; singular
7. What is your mother’s job?
boys’; plural
6. The boys’ grandfather comes to visit.
families’; plural
5. The families’ homes are nearby.
aunt’s; singular
4. Mason rides in his aunt’s car.
sister’s; singular
3. Her sister’s name is Kristen.
brothers’; plural
2. My brothers’ toys are on the floor.
Rico’s; singular
1. Rico’s family has three children.
Write the possessive noun in each sentence. Label it as singular or plural.
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6. Which sentence has an irregular plural noun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
5. Which abbreviation could go in the blank in Sentence 5? A mrs B Mrs C MS D Mrs.
4. How many PLURAL nouns are in Sentence 4? A one B two C three D four
(1) There is a mystery to solve at 10 Mountain Road. (2) The Brooks children can’t find their puppy. (3) What are the clue? (4) The door is open, and cookies are baking in the house across the street. (5) Brooks says she knows where the puppy is. (6) Do you?
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correct
correct
father’s
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school’s
daughter’s
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12. banana
11. cherry
10. glass
9. violinist
bananas’
bananas
cherries’
cherries
glasses’
glasses
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violinists
grandsons’
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uncles’
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7. uncle
Lesson 11
Grammar–Writing Connection
3. Which plural noun should also be possessive? A students (Sentence 2) B families (Sentence 2) C acts (Sentence 3) D parents (Sentence 5)
2. Which singular noun should also be possessive? A Mr. Kwon (Sentence 1) B audience (Sentence 2) C act (Sentence 4) D show (Sentence 6)
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1. Which singular possessive noun should be a plural noun? A show (Sentence 1) B audience (Sentence 2) C student’s (Sentence 3) D act (Sentence 4)
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6. Which sentence is correct as it is written? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
5. Which other word could replace parents in Sentence 6? A parents’ B families’ C students’ D families
4. How could you rewrite the underlined phrase in Sentence 4? A the act’s of Rachel B the acts of Rachel C Rachel’s act D Rachels’ act
(1) Mr. Kwon class put on a show. (2) The students families were in the audience. (3) The student’s performed different acts. (4) The act of Rachel was funny. (5) Rachel’s parents smiled and clapped. (6) All the parents enjoyed the show.
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Write the plural form of each noun. Then write the plural possessive form.
6. How many songs did they sing?
5. The student read two poems.
4. My fathers camera was broken.
3. The boys performed in a play.
2. The schools auditorium was full.
1. Ms. Roth held her daughters hand.
If the underlined word needs an apostrophe (’), rewrite it correctly. If it is correct, write correct.
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10. (plural possessive) The
9.
Two dancers are on stage.
dancer performed at school.
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it, him
10. Did it interest him?
You, her
9. You wrote a letter to her.
I, it
8. I enjoyed reading it.
She, me
7. She told me the story.
He, you
6. He saw you yesterday.
You, him
5. You spoke to him today.
It, you
4. It was a gift for you.
I, her
3. I gave her the box.
he, it
2. Where did he put it?
She, me
1. She sent me a postcard.
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Write the two singular pronouns in each sentence.
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dancers’ legs were sore.
(singular possessive) The dancer’s costume is pretty.
8. (plural)
7. (singular) A
dancer
Write sentences using the noun below. The words in parentheses ( ) tell which form of the noun to use. Possible responses are shown.
my mother’s car
6. the car that belongs to my mother
the dresses’ sleeves
5. the sleeves of the dresses
the babies’ bottles
4. the bottles of the babies
her grandmother’s necklace
3. the necklace owned by her grandmother
Ron’s dance
2. the dance of Ron
the girls’ costumes
1. the costumes that belong to the girls
Rewrite each phrase. Use the correct possessive noun.
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Lesson 12
Singular and Plural Pronouns
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We
them
They
us
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They just got a letter from them.
12. They just got a letter from Mom and Dad.
They arrived every Monday.
11. The letters arrived every Monday.
The girls were happy to get them.
10. The girls were happy to get the letters.
Did you send letters to the girls?
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Grammar–Writing Connection
3. Which pronoun could replace the underlined word in Sentence 2? A He B Him C They D It
2. Which sentence has a plural pronoun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
1. Which sentence has a singular pronoun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
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6. Which word(s) could be replaced by the pronoun it ? A Natasha (Sentence 1) B Natasha and Chen (Sentence 3) C week (Sentence 5) D the play (Sentence 6)
5. Which pronoun could replace the underlined word in Sentence 6? A It B She C Her D They
4. Which pronoun could replace the underlined words in Sentence 4? A He B She C They D Them
(1) Natasha has a pen pal named Chen. (2) Chen lives in China. (3) Natasha and Chen write every week. (4) Natasha and Chen tell each other about the things they do. (5) Last week Natasha wrote to Chen about the school play. (6) Natasha told him that everyone enjoyed the play.
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9. Did you and your brother send letters to the girls?
My friend and I told them about our soccer team.
8. My friend and I told the girls about our soccer team.
We wrote to the girls.
7. My friend and I wrote to the girls.
The girls wrote to us.
6. The girls wrote to my friend and me.
They went to camp last summer.
5. The girls went to camp last summer.
Rewrite each sentence. Use a plural pronoun to replace each underlined phrase.
4. My sister was excited to see them.
3. They smiled and said “Welcome!”
2. My aunt and uncle met us at the airport.
1. We took a flight to Mexico.
Write the plural pronoun in each sentence.
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wanted to visit Spain.
.
.
was in Spain.
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Find four sentences in a book or magazine that have pronouns. Copy the sentences. Underline the subject pronouns. Circle the object pronouns. Accept reasonable responses.
I; subject
8. I write a paper on flowers.
them; object
7. Bees collect pollen from them.
We; subject
6. We learn more about flowers.
it; object
5. Flowers need it to make food and grow.
She; subject
4. She talks to the class about sunlight.
him; object
3. Ms. Edison answers him.
her; object
2. A student asks her how flowers grow.
us; object
1. Ms. Edison teaches us about flowers.
Write the pronoun in each sentence. Then label each pronoun as subject or object.
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He took the pictures when he was in Spain.
10. He took the pictures when
The teacher brought pictures to shown them.
9. The teacher brought pictures to show
The class was fun, and the students enjoyed it.
8. The class was fun, and the students enjoyed
Ellen studied Spanish because she wanted to visit Spain.
7. Ellen studied Spanish because
Possible responses are shown.
Rewrite each sentence with a correct pronoun.
me; S
them; P
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They; P
He; S
us; P
We; P
6. Mr. Edwards asked me to point to the desert.
5. The students looked at them carefully.
4. They showed volcanoes and a desert.
3. He hung the maps on the wall.
2. Mr. Edwards showed us two maps.
1. We learned about Chile today.
Write the pronoun in each sentence. Then label each as S (singular) or P (plural).
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3. Which type of pronoun is it in Sentence 4? A singular subject pronoun B plural subject pronoun C singular object pronoun D plural object pronoun
2. Which sentence has a plural subject pronoun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
1. Which sentence has a singular subject pronoun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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6. Which of these could replace the underlined words in Sentence 5? A a singular subject pronoun B a plural subject pronoun C a singular object pronoun D a plural object pronoun
5. Which of these could replace the underlined words in Sentence 3? A a singular subject pronoun B a plural subject pronoun C a singular object pronoun D a plural object pronoun
4. How should the underlined phrase in Sentence 1 be written? A My mother and me B Me and her C Her and me D My mother and I
(1) Me and my mother planted an apple seed in a pot. (2) We watered the seed. (3) The seed grew leaves and roots. (4) My mother moved it to the yard. (5) I watched my mother pack soil around the little plant. (6) One day the seed will become an apple tree.
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The librarian offered to help Ryan and me.
10. The librarian offered to help me and Ryan.
Jenny came to the library with him and me.
9. Jenny came to the library with him and I.
Please help him and me with the report.
8. Please help him and I with the report.
My mother gave my sister and me a plant.
7. My mother gave me and my sister a plant.
Show the flowers to Ryan and me.
6. Show the flowers to Ryan and I.
Rewrite each sentence. Use object pronouns correctly.
Deon and I wrote a report together.
5. I and Deon wrote a report together.
He and I learned about pine trees.
4. Me and he learned about pine trees.
You and I looked at books and pictures.
3. You and me looked at books and pictures.
She and I studied trees.
2. I and she studied trees.
Anna and I went to the library.
1. Me and Anna went to the library.
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her
them It
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They shared the plums with him and me.
10. They shared the plums with me and him.
My brother and I sliced apples.
9. Me and my brother sliced apples.
Todd ate cherries with my friend and me.
8. Todd ate cherries with my friend and I.
You and I picked pears from the tree.
7. You and me picked pears from the tree.
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10. The boys buy a gift for Mrs. Johnson and give it to (her/them).
it, bear
9. A bear goes into a cave, where (it/they) sleeps all winter.
them, kittens
8. Simon sees two little kittens and stops to pet (him/them).
they, bats
7. Bats eat the insects that (it/they) catch.
it, web
6. A spider spins a web and traps flies in (it/them).
them, nuts
5. Squirrels gather nuts and hide (it/them).
him, Michael
4. John sees Michael and waves to (him/them).
they, dogs
3. The dogs see the man, and (him/they) start to bark.
it, mouse
2. A mouse eats the crumbs that (it/they) finds.
them, worms
1. A bird catches worms and brings (it/them) back to the nest.
Write the correct pronoun for each sentence. Then write the noun that it refers to.
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She
us
We
Rewrite each sentence. Use I and me correctly.
6. The book had pictures of bees.
5. Ariel’s father gave Ariel and me a book.
4. Ariel and I saw the bees fly.
3. Ariel and I watched bees in the park.
2. Ariel’s sister told Ariel that bees are insects.
1. Ariel’s sister taught Ariel about bees.
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3. Which pronoun could go in the blank in Sentence 5? A it B them C him D her
2. Which pronoun could replace the underlined words in Sentence 3? A he B she C they D it
1. Which pronoun could replace the underlined words in Sentence 1? A he B she C they D it
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6. Which pronoun could replace the underlined words in Sentence 5? A It B Them C They D He
5. Which sentence has a pronoun that does not agree with the noun it refers to? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
4. Which word does the pronoun it refer to in Sentence 2? A house B high C hills D city
(1) Mr. Kay lives in a house that Mr. Kay built. (2) The house is high up in the hills, and it is far from the city. (3) Mr. Kay likes the hills because the hills have a great view of the city. (4) Mr. Kay’s children drive up a winding road when she come to visit. (5) The children love their father and enjoy visiting .
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Janet buys John a cookbook and gives it to him.
10. Janet buys John a cookbook and gives the cookbook to him.
John is pleased because he loves to bake.
9. John is pleased because John loves to bake.
Janet eats a cookie, and she thanks John.
8. Janet eats a cookie, and Janet thanks John.
He bakes cookies for Janet and gives them to her.
7. He bakes cookies for Janet and gives them to Janet.
John makes dinner while he is in the kitchen.
6. John makes dinner while John is in the kitchen.
Beth finds an anthill when she is in the yard.
5. Beth finds an anthill when Beth is in the yard.
Luis goes to the garden too, and he plants flowers.
4. Luis goes to the garden too, and Luis plants flowers.
She invites Beth to play in the garden.
3. My sister invites Beth to play in the garden.
Beth smiles at Luis and thanks him.
2. Beth smiles at Luis and thanks Luis.
Luis hugs Beth and welcomes her home.
1. Luis hugs Beth and welcomes Beth home.
Rewrite each sentence. Replace the underlined word or phrase with a pronoun.
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3. Which phrase could replace the underlined phrase in Sentence 1? A the friend’s of Joan B the friends of Joan C Joan’s friend D Joans’ friend
2. Which sentence has an incorrectly written possessive noun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
1. Which sentence has a singular possessive noun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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6. Which sentence has an incorrect pronoun? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which pronoun could replace the underlined phrase in Sentence 5? A it B her C him D them
4. Which pronoun could replace the underlined word in Sentence 2? A he B she C him D her
(1) Tony is the friend of Joan. (2) Tony tells Joan that he is upset. (3) Joan asks he what is wrong. (4) Tony says that he lost his mothers pen. (5) Joan helps him look for the pen. (6) Together they find it under Tony’s bed.
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them
to make honey.
10. Some people keep bees and collect honey from
9. Honeybees gather nectar and use
her
have jobs to do.
8. Worker bees feed the queen bee and protect
7. Honeybees live in hives, where
they
Fill in each blank with a correct pronoun. Then underline the word or words that the pronoun refers to.
John’s parents wrote back to him.
6. John’s parents wrote back to it.
John wrote a letter and sent it home.
5. John wrote a letter and sent them home.
The girls invited Hillary to play with them.
4. The girls invited Hillary to play with her .
Luke was homesick when he went to camp.
3. Luke was homesick when it went to camp.
Maria was excited because she saw an owl.
2. Maria was excited because he saw an owl.
The nest was too high for Maria to see it.
1. The nest was too high for Maria to see him.
Circle the pronoun in each sentence. Rewrite the sentence. Correct the pronoun so that it agrees with the underlined word.
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2. Which sentence has a singular subject pronoun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
1. Which word does the pronoun in Sentence 1 refer to? A Yasmin B writes C newspaper D she
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round, pot
green, plant
gray, wolf
dark, woods
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Write two sentences that could begin a story. Use at least one adjective in each sentence. Circle each adjective, and draw an arrow to the noun it describes. Accept reasonable responses.
12. The wolf was gray.
happy, raccoon
tiny, pot
huge, rock
11. The wolf ran through the dark woods.
10. The pot was round.
9. The plant was green.
8. A plant grew in a tiny pot.
7. The rock was huge.
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purple, berries small, child
big, forest
5. The happy raccoon ate the berries. 6. A small child climbed a rock.
brown, bear hungry, bear
4. The raccoon saw the purple berries.
3. The forest was big.
2. The bear was hungry.
1. A brown bear sat in the cave.
Write the adjective. Then write the noun that it describes.
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6. Which pronoun could replace the words the kitten in Sentence 5? A she B it C they D them
5. Which could replace the underlined words in Sentence 6? A a singular subject pronoun B a plural subject pronoun C a singular object pronoun D a plural object pronoun
4. Which sentence has a pronoun that does not agree with the noun that it refers to? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
(1) Yasmin writes for a newspaper that she started. (2) She reports on what is new in school. (3) Yesterday Yasmin wrote about something that happened to her. (4) She found a kitten in the school playground. (5) Yasmin took the kitten home and gave them to her father. (6) Her father was happy to have the kitten.
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six
several
two
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3. Which sentence has an adjective that tells what size? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which sentence has an adjective that tells what color? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
1. Which sentence has an adjective that tells how many? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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6. Which sentence has the most adjectives? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
5. Which is the BEST word to complete Sentence 3? A thin B some C unkind D big
4. Which sentence does NOT have an adjective? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
(1) I climbed a little tree in my friend’s yard. (2) I picked cherries from the tree. (3) I gave cherries to my father. (4) My father had green apples at home. (5) He made a beautiful salad with the red cherries and two green apples.
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A few women waited for the bus to arrive.
12. Three women waited for the bus to arrive.
ninety; The book had many pages.
11. The book had ninety pages.
seven; There were several pictures in the book.
10. There were seven pictures in the book.
eleven; A woman read many stories to her children.
9. A woman read eleven stories to her children.
six; The story was about some squirrels.
8. The story was about six squirrels.
four; A few students wrote a story together.
7. Four students wrote a story together.
Write the adjective that tells how many. Rewrite the sentence. Replace the number word with an adjective that tells how many without giving an exact number. Possible responses are shown.
6. The mother wolf has six babies.
5. Wolves howl for several reasons.
4. A wolf’s coat has two layers.
3. The wolf has five toes on each paw.
2. Seven wolves run in the pack.
1. Some wolves live in the forest.
Some
Write the adjective that tells how many.
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I cut the round apple into slices.
8. I cut the apple into slices. (What shape?)
Fatima ate the big apple.
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We have the cutest pet on the block.
10. We have the (cute) pet on the block.
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The cat is friendlier today than it was yesterday.
9. The cat is (friendly) today than it was yesterday.
The dolphin is the smartest of all the ocean animals.
8. The dolphin is the (smart) of all the ocean animals.
There were many apples on the tree.
7. Sabrina’s rabbit is (fluffy) than my rabbit.
That dog has the loudest bark in town.
6. That dog has the (loud) bark in town.
The horse runs faster than the donkey.
5. The horse runs (fast) than the donkey.
The beetle is tinier than the worm.
4. The beetle is (tiny) than the worm.
The bear is the strongest animal in the forest.
3. The bear is the (strong) animal in the forest.
Sabrina’s rabbit is fluffier than my rabbit.
7. Fatima ate the apple. (What size?)
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The peacock has the prettiest feathers of all the birds.
2. The peacock has the (pretty) feathers of all the birds.
The lion is larger than the fox.
1. The lion is (large) than the fox.
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6. There were apples on the tree. (How many?)
The red apple fell from the tree.
5. The apple fell from the tree. (What color?)
Possible responses are shown.
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Adjectives
Rewrite the sentences. Add an adjective before each underlined noun. Use an adjective that answers the question in parentheses ( ).
what kind; how many
4. Big wolves weigh more than ninety pounds.
how many; what kind
3. The coats of some wolves are white.
how many; what kind
2. A few wolves have blue eyes.
how many; how many
1. Many wolves eat five pounds of food a day.
Underline the two adjectives in each sentence. Then write whether each adjective tells what kind or how many.
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delicious than those berries.
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beautiful of the three trees.
difficult than the last hike.
frightening than a rainstorm.
terrifying sound of all.
wonderful sunrise that I have ever seen.
powerful bird in the forest.
unusual fish in the state.
enormous than the Black Hills National Forest.
interesting one I have ever read.
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3. Which adjective needs the word more before it? A older (Sentence 1) B big (Sentence 2) C beautiful (Sentence 3) D scared (Sentence 6)
2. Which adjective needs the ending -er? A beautiful (Sentence 3) B tall (Sentence 4) C brown (Sentence 5) D scared (Sentence 6)
1. Which sentence has the correct form of an adjective that compares? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
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6. Which is the BEST way to complete Sentence 6? A more loud B most loud C louder D loudest
5. Which are the correct adjectives that compare for the adjective big in Sentence 2? A bigger, biggest B big, biggest C more big, most big D more bigger, most biggest
4. Which adjective needs the word most before it? A older (Sentence 1) B beautiful (Sentence 3) C brown (Sentence 5) D scared (Sentence 6)
(1) My brother is older than I am. (2) He took me camping in a big forest last weekend. (3) The forest was the beautiful place that I have ever visited. (4) The trees were tall than my house. (5) In the morning we saw a brown bear. (6) I was scared than my brother, and my scream was than his!
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This story is the most interesting one I have ever read.
10. This story is
This forest is more enormous than the Black Hills National Forest.
9. This forest is
This lake has the most unusual fish in the state.
8. This lake has
The hawk is the most powerful bird in the forest.
7. The hawk is
This is the most wonderful sunrise that I have ever seen.
6. This is
Thunder makes the most terrifying sound of all.
5. Thunder makes
A hurricane is more frightening than a rainstorm.
4. A hurricane is
This hike is more difficult than the last hike.
3. This hike is
The cherry tree is the most beautiful of the three trees.
2. The cherry tree is
These berries are more delicious than those berries.
1. These berries are
Rewrite each sentence. Use more or the most correctly before each adjective.
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more exciting, most exciting
higher, highest
more important, most important
more afraid, most afraid
funnier, funniest
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The river was deeper than the stream.
10. The river was more deeper than the stream.
a friend
the city
The man
A bird
a train
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Find four sentences that use articles in a book or a magazine. Copy the sentences. Circle the articles. Draw an arrow from each article to the noun it introduces. Accept reasonable responses.
12. They took a train.
11. The friends went home.
10. The man played his violin.
9. A bird ate pieces of bread.
the grass
The friends
a frame
a painting
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an apartment
a museum
the bus
8. Children played in the grass.
7. It had a frame.
6. They saw a painting.
5. They went to a museum.
4. They took the bus.
3. Angela’s friend lived in an apartment.
2. She visited a friend.
1. Angela went to the city.
Write the article in each sentence and the noun it introduces.
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That cliff was the steepest one I have ever climbed.
9. That cliff was the most steep one I have ever climbed.
Today’s sunset was lovelier than yesterday’s sunset.
8. Today’s sunset was lovely than yesterday’s sunset.
The raccoon was smaller than the fox.
7. The raccoon was small than the fox.
Rewrite each sentence correctly.
6. exciting
5. high
4. important
3. afraid
2. funny
1. playful
more playful, most playful
Write the form of each adjective that compares two things. Then write the form that compares three or more things.
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artist.
clay sculpture.
box of paints.
oval.
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excellent painter.
biggest museum.
pencil for drawing.
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The young artists will have an art show.
young artists will have an art show.
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6. Which sentence does NOT have an article? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
3. Which word should fill in the blank in Sentence 6? A A B An C The D One
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5. Which word would BEST fill in the blank in Sentence 3? A A B An C The D Some
4. Which word would BEST fill in the blank in Sentence 1? A a B an C the D several
2. In which sentence should the article a be changed to an? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
1. Which of these sentences has an article that is used correctly? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
(1) My aunt lives in house in the country. I visited her last weekend. (2) On Saturday we saw a owl. (3) owl was in a tree. (4) On Sunday we rode a tractor and picked apples. (5) My aunt made baked apples that night. (6) apples were delicious.
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You need some paper and a pencil for drawing.
8. You need some paper and
This is the biggest museum.
7. This is
Abe is an excellent painter.
6. Abe is
9.
white walls.
Several paintings hang on the white walls.
5. Several paintings hang on
Rewrite each sentence. Use a, an, or the to fill in the blank.
He draws some squares and an oval.
4. He draws some squares and
Jeff buys paper and a box of paints.
3. Jeff buys paper and
She is making a clay sculpture.
2. She is making
Jessie’s older sister is an artist.
1. Jessie’s older sister is
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a red car, the red car
an excited boy, the excited boy
an airport, the airport
a shop, the shop
an escalator, the escalator
a noisy train, the noisy train
a rooftop, the rooftop
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It’s fun to visit the big city.
I saw an elephant.
A boy walked his dog.
discuss the characters
10. We discuss the characters.
enjoy the folktale
9. I enjoy the folktale.
eat a good meal
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8. The children eat a good meal.
helps his sister
7. The boy helps his sister.
predicts rain
6. The weather reporter predicts rain.
shines brightly
5. The sun shines brightly.
moo at the ducks
4. The cows moo at the ducks.
gather in the yard
3. The animals gather in the yard.
buys fruit and vegetables
2. She buys fruit and vegetables.
walks to the market
1. The woman walks to the market.
Write the complete predicate of each sentence. Underline the action verb.
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Write a sentence for each article. Circle the article, and underline the noun that it introduces. Possible responses are shown.
9. red cars
8. excited boys
7. airports
6. shops
5. escalators
4. noisy trains
3. rooftops
2. elevators
an elevator, the elevator
a skyscraper, the skyscraper
icy roads: an icy road, the icy road
birds: a bird, the bird
1. skyscrapers
Examples:
Use the articles a, an, and the to write two singular forms of each plural noun.
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carry
wakes in the dirt.
scratch
everyone.
a basket of eggs.
eggs to the market.
feed around the yard.
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She scatters feed around the yard.
12. She
Tyrell takes eggs to the market.
11. Tyrell
We carry a basket of eggs.
10. We
The rooster wakes everyone.
9. The rooster
The chickens scratch in the dirt.
8. The chickens
takes
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Grammar–Writing Connection
3. Which sentence has a singular subject and a verb that agrees? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
2. Which of these action verbs does not agree with its subject? A watch (Sentence 3) B rides (Sentence 4) C wins (Sentence 5) D stand (Sentence 6)
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1. Which is the verb in Sentence 1? A Rosa B lives C in D Mexico
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6. Which sentence has a plural subject and a verb that agrees? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
5. Which sentence has two action verbs? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which action verb could complete Sentence 2? A like B enjoy C loves D play
(1) Rosa lives in Mexico City. (2) She soccer. (3) She and her father watch games together on TV. (4) One Sunday they rides a bus to a game at a stadium. (5) The home team wins. (6) The excited fans stand and cheer.
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scatters
Choose an action verb from the box to complete each sentence. Then write the sentence.
7. The dog (bark/barks) loudly.
6. We (sell/sells) milk and cheese.
5. Children (play/plays) near the barn.
4. He (plow/plows) the field.
3. I (plant/plants) corn and tomatoes.
2. Ava (watch/watches) the little chicks.
1. The chicken (lay/lays) five eggs.
Underline the correct action verb in each sentence.
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8. They (clean/cleans) the kitchen.
Jessica helps my brother dry dishes.
7. Jessica (help/helps) my brother dry dishes.
She drives the big tractor.
6. She (drive/drives) the big tractor.
We milk the cows every morning.
5. We (milk/milks) the cows every morning.
Mice scurry around the barn.
4. Mice (scurry/scurries) around the barn.
The farmer hurries home.
3. The farmer (hurry/hurries) home.
The ducklings follow their mother.
2. The ducklings (follow/follows) their mother.
An egg hatches in the nest.
1. An egg (hatch/hatches) in the nest.
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6. Which of these sentences does NOT have an adjective? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
5. Which sentence has an adjective that tells what color? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which adjective needs the word more before it? A two (Sentence 3) B largest (Sentence 4) C black (Sentence 5) D interesting (Sentence 6) 3. Which adjective could be written before Children in Sentence 2? A Many B One C Hundred D Each
4. Which adjective that tells what kind could fill in the blank in Sentence 5? A biggest B tiniest C small D some
1. Which sentence uses the correct form of an adjective that compares? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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(1) There was an art show at the library yesterday. (2) Children displayed their art. (3) I showed two paintings. (4) They were the largest ones in the room. (5) There were also photographs and a black sculpture. (6) The sculpture was interesting than the photographs.
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2. Which word could fill in the blank in Sentence 3? A A B An C The D Writes
1. In which sentence should the article be changed to an? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
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was am is
were
are
am
were
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Write four sentences about your classroom, using the verb be. Use a singular subject in two sentences and a plural subject in the other two. Underline the forms of the verb be. Accept reasonable responses.
15. I am freezing outside.
14. We were excited to begin.
13. It is the beginning of a snowman.
is
am
is
is
is
are were
12. A huge snowball is next to the house.
11. I am tired at the end of the day.
10. The grass is covered with snow.
9. The lake is frozen this morning.
8. Those boys were good skaters.
7. The children are at the skating rink.
6. Julio is with Laura.
5. The girls were at home.
4. I am warmer now.
3. The gloves are on the chair.
2. The winter was long.
1. Laura is cold without her hat.
is
Write the form of the verb be in each sentence.
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6. Which sentence has a plural subject and an action verb that agrees? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 6
5. Which sentence has only one action verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which of these action verbs does NOT agree with its subject? A interviews (Sentence 1) B writes (Sentence 2) C plans (Sentence 5) D builds (Sentence 5)
(1) Luke interviews his mother for a newsletter at school. (2) He asks his mother questions and writes down a answers. (3) questions are about his mother’s job. (4) Luke’s mother is a engineer. (5) She plans bridges, and people builds them. (6) Students enjoy the report that Luke writes.
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She is sleepy at the end of the day.
10. She (is, are) sleepy at the end of the day.
They are on the swings.
9. They (is, are) on the swings.
It is next to a playground.
8. It (is, are) next to a playground.
I was at the snack bar.
7. I (was, are) at the snack bar.
You are on a beach blanket.
6. You (is, are) on a beach blanket.
They were with their friends.
5. They (was, were) with their friends.
He is in the water.
4. He (is, am) in the water.
We were warm in the sun.
3. We (was, were) warm in the sun.
I am at the ocean.
2. I (is, am) at the ocean.
It is summer.
1. It (is, are) summer.
Rewrite each sentence. Choose the correct form of the verb be in parentheses ( ).
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2. Which does NOT have a form of the verb be? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
1. Which sentence has a form of the verb be that does NOT agree with the subject? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
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6. Which has a form of the verb be that links the subject to words that tell where? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which has a form of the verb be that links the subject to words that tell what? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. How should the form of the verb be in Sentence 6 be written? A am B are C were D is
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Grammar–Writing Connection
(1) My friends and I are at a park. (2) We is very happy. (3) Flowers are everywhere. (4) A squirrel in a tree. (5) I smile at it. (6) Spring are my favorite season.
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what
what
where
where
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close to the beaver’s dam.
in a wooden boat.
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full of life.
S The river is full of life.
10. The river
S He was in a wooden boat.
9. He
P We were close to the beaver’s dam.
8. We
Accept reasonable responses.
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Write four sentences about your day at school, using main and helping verbs. Circle the helping verbs. Underline the main verbs.
12. A parrot may live for 80 years.
11. The hawk has spotted a mouse.
10. An eagle is gliding through the sky.
9. The ducks had flown south for the winter.
8. You should watch that hummingbird.
7. The bats were looking for food.
6. I am writing a report on ladybugs.
5. She will study bees at the library.
4. We have seen many insects this summer.
3. The mosquito could bite you!
2. Moths are attracted to the light.
1. Some butterflies can fly long distances.
Circle the helping verb and underline the main verb in each sentence.
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Possible responses are shown.
small and silver.
P Those fish are small and silver.
7. Those fish
Rewrite each sentence, using a correct form of the verb be. Then write S above each singular subject and P above each plural subject.
6. They are scientists.
5. I am with my parents.
what
where
4. That shark is near a whale.
3. You were on the shore.
2. The penguin chick was fuzzy.
1. Some seals are white.
Circle the form of the verb be in each sentence. Then write whether each links the subject to words that tell what or where.
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have
3. The word not should follow the helping verb in Sentence 6. Where should it go? A after She B after will C after forget D after it
can
fly up to 25 miles per hour.
does
walking on a leaf.
gone to Mexico for the winter.
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Those butterflies have gone to Mexico for the winter.
12. Those butterflies
The butterfly is walking on a leaf.
11. The butterfly
That moth does not have spots on its wings.
not have spots on its wings.
Moths can fly up to 25 miles per hour.
9. Moths
is
10. That moth
1. Which has a helping verb that does NOT agree with the subject? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
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6. Which are the main and helping verbs in Sentence 4? A will and soon B will and become C soon and become D become and dark
5. Which does NOT have a helping verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. In which sentence should the helping verb is go before the main verb? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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Grammar–Writing Connection
(1) In her dreams, Mandy can fly. (2) She gliding over the city at night. (3) The sun have set. (4) It will soon become dark. (5) Mandy loves her dream. (6) She will forget it.
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Main and Helping Verbs
Rewrite each sentence, using a helping verb from the box.
8. Stars are shining in the sky.
7. The dogs were already sleeping.
6. The baby has never slept through the night.
5. They would not go to bed.
4. It was hidden behind a cloud.
3. I could not see the moon.
2. We will now change into pajamas.
1. I did not watch the sunset.
Circle the helping verbs, and underline the main verbs.
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She enjoys the salad.
10. She (enjoy) the salad.
A friend eats with us.
9. A friend (eat) with us.
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I make a salad for dinner.
8. I (make) a salad for dinner.
He slices them into small pieces.
7. He (slice) them into small pieces.
My father washes the tomatoes.
6. My father (wash) the tomatoes.
My mother carries them inside.
5. My mother (carry) them inside.
My brother picks tomatoes.
4. My brother (pick) tomatoes.
We work together in the garden.
3. We (work) together in the garden.
My sister plants carrot seeds.
2. My sister (plant) carrot seeds.
I help my family.
1. I (help) my family.
Rewrite each sentence. Use the correct present-tense form of the verb in parentheses ( ).
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The librarian has found a great book about butterflies.
8. The librarian found a great book about butterflies.
Butterflies will fly only when they are warm.
7. Butterflies fly only when they are warm.
That butterfly has laid 400 eggs.
6. That butterfly laid 400 eggs.
A butterfly has landed on that leaf.
5. A butterfly landed on that leaf.
Butterflies can see red, yellow, and green.
4. Butterflies see red, yellow, and green.
We should go to the library.
3. We go to the library.
We will learn about bats.
2. We learn about bats.
I have never studied mammals.
1. I never studied mammals.
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make, S
plan, P
runs, S
put, P
hears, S
eat, P
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We enjoy the story.
12. We (enjoy) the story.
He writes a fairy tale.
11. He (write) a fairy tale.
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The prince marries the princess.
10. The prince (marry) the princess.
Leah likes this book.
9. Leah (like) this book.
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3. Which sentence has a plural subject and a correct present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
2. Which sentence has a singular subject and an incorrect present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
1. Which sentence has a singular subject and a correct present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
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6. Which subject could fill in the blank in Sentence 6? A He B We C He and his friends D My brother’s friends
5. Which is a present-tense verb that could fill in the blank in Sentence 5? A eating B eat C eats D ate
4. Which sentence has a plural subject and an incorrect present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
(1) My father and I make a cake for my brother’s birthday. (2) I mix the ingredients. (3) My father bake the cake in the oven. (4) We ices it together. (5) My brother the cake at his party. (6) loves it.
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Rewrite each sentence. Use the correct present-tense form of the verb in parentheses ( ).
8. She runs home.
7. They put the food away.
6. Teresa hears thunder.
5. The children eat under a tree.
fixes, S
breaks, S
4. Lila fixes it with glue.
3. A dish breaks.
2. I make sandwiches.
1. We plan a picnic.
Write the verb in each sentence. Then write S if the subject is singular or P if the subject is plural.
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My brothers like math.
Glenda likes math. (My brothers)
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We open the front door.
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8. Our mother opens the front door. (We)
They hurry home from school.
7. We hurry home from school. (They)
The princess meets a prince.
6. The princesses meet a prince. (The princess)
He prefers true stories.
5. She prefers true stories. (He)
You like stories about animals.
4. We like stories about animals. (You)
Two students win the contest.
3. One student wins the contest. (Two students)
A teacher judges the contest.
2. The teachers judge the contest. (A teacher)
George enters a writing contest.
1. I enter a writing contest. (George)
Example:
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will ask; future
10. I will ask my mother for help.
learns; present
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9. My sister learns Spanish in high school.
named; past
8. The children named three kinds of plants.
tried; past
7. We tried the science experiment at home.
draws; present
6. Jason draws a picture in art class.
will read; future
5. Students will read their reports aloud.
carried; past
4. You carried a dictionary to school.
assigned; past
3. The teacher assigned five math problems.
will write; future
2. Simon will write an essay next week.
finishes; present
1. Jen finishes her homework quickly.
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We will watch a movie later.
8. watch
My mother will hurry home.
7. hurry
Melissa will play with her friend.
6. play
I will run in the park.
5. run
Possible responses are shown.
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3. Which sentence does NOT have a present-tense verb? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
2. Which verb needs the helping verb will to make it a correct future-tense verb? A take (Sentence 2) B clears (Sentence 3) C smiles (Sentence 5) D worked (Sentence 6)
1. Which verb form BEST completes Sentence 1? A study B will study C studied D studies
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6. Which sentence has a correct future-tense verb? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
5. Which sentence has a correct past-tense verb? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
4. Which sentence has two correct present-tense verbs? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
(1) Paul all week for today’s math test. (2) Soon he take the test. (3) He clears his desk. (4) His teacher hands him the test sheet. (5) She smiles and says “Good luck.” (6) Paul worked hard, and he will do well on the test.
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Write a sentence that uses the future-tense form of the verb.
She will feel much better tomorrow.
4. She (feel) much better tomorrow.
The doctor will give her some medicine.
3. The doctor (give) her some medicine.
She will go to the doctor later.
2. She (go) to the doctor later.
Yolanda will stay home from school today.
1. Yolanda (stay) home from school today.
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Misha practiced the flute.
8. Misha practices the flute. (past)
You will solve the math problem.
7. You solved the math problem. (future)
We played outside during recess.
6. We play outside during recess. (past)
Tim hurries to school.
5. Tim will hurry to school. (present)
Mr. Green will score the test.
4. Mr. Green scores the test. (future)
Many students enjoy music class.
3. Many students enjoyed music class. (present)
The teacher talked about the report.
2. The teacher will talk about the report. (past)
The children studied quietly.
1. The children study quietly. (past)
Underline the verb in each sentence. Then rewrite the sentence in the tense shown in parentheses ( ).
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3. Which sentence has a form of the verb be that does not agree with the subject? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
2. Which sentence has a plural subject and the correct form of the verb be? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
1. Which sentence has a singular subject and the correct form of the verb be? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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6. Which other helping verb could replace will in Sentence 6? A had B can C have D were
5. Which helping verb could complete Sentence 4? A have B had C can D is
4. Which helping verb should go before the main verb in Sentence 1? A have B will C can D are
(1) Mia and Simon writing a story. (2) The story are about a robot. (3) The robot is funny. (4) It say all sorts of things. (5) The children are excited. (6) They will show the story to their teacher.
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are shown.
a spider yesterday. (see—past tense)
a pet spider. (have—past tense)
that he likes spiders. (say—present tense)
several things to catch insects. (do—present tense)
to the spider’s web. (come—present tense)
(have—present tense) a sticky web.
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(do—past tense) its work quickly.
The spider did its work quickly.
8. The spider
That spider has a sticky web.
7. That spider
A fly comes to the spider’s web.
6. A fly
A spider does several things to catch insects.
5. A spider
Zack says that he likes spiders
4. Zack
Shondra had a pet spider.
3. Shondra
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home to its web. (go—past tense)
The spider went home to its web.
2. The spider
I saw a spider yesterday.
1. I
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6. Which is the past-tense form of the verb in Sentence 4? A learn B learns C can learn D learned
3. Which sentence has an incorrect form of a future-tense verb? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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5. Which is the future-tense form of the verb in Sentence 1? A love B will love C will loves D loved
4. Which verb should end with an s? A looked (Sentence 2) B read (Sentence 3) C learn (Sentence 4) D become (Sentence 6)
2. Which sentence has a correct present-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
1. Which sentence has a correct past-tense verb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
(1) William loves space. (2) He looked at pictures of the sun and moon when he was younger. (3) Now he read books about the solar system. (4) He will learn about the planets. (5) He will studies space travel. (6) One day he will become an astronaut.
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in the sun all afternoon. (lie)
early for school. (rise)
the eggs on the table. (set)
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many eggs. (lay)
The hen laid many eggs.
9. The hen
You set the eggs on the table.
8. You
The children rose early for school.
7. The children
Gwen lay in the sun all afternoon.
6. Gwen
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3. Which is a correct past-tense verb to replace the underlined verb in Sentence 5? A says B sayed C said D saying
2. Which is the present-tense form of the verb saw in Sentence 4? A did seen B had seen C had see D sees
1. Which verb form could go in the blank in Sentence 2? A lays B laid C lain D lay
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6. Which verb form could go in the blank in Sentence 6? A rise B rose C raise D raised
5. Which are the present-tense forms of the verbs in Sentence 3? A watches, come B did watch, had come C had watched, had come D will watch, will come
4. Which verb needs the helping verb had before it? A risen (Sentence 1) B saw (Sentence 4) C drink (Sentence 4) D scare (Sentence 5)
(1) The sun risen, and it was a beautiful morning. (2) Nathan in the grass. (3) He watched as three deer came to the river. (4) Nathan saw the deer drink. (5) He say nothing, because he did not want to scare them. (6) When the deer had finished drinking, Nathan to his feet and walked quietly home.
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Rewrite each sentence. Use the past-tense form of the verb shown in parentheses ( ).
We sit together under an apple tree.
5. We (sit, set) together under an apple tree.
He lays a blanket over the horse.
4. He (lies, lays) a blanket over the horse.
The farmer sets her bucket on a stool.
3. The farmer (sits, sets) her bucket on a stool.
The sun rises over the field.
2. The sun (rises, raises) over the field.
The tired pig lies in the grass.
1. The tired pig (lies, lays) in the grass.
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We see many animals on the farm.
outside, where
together, how
underground, where
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Write three sentences about your day at school. Use an adverb in each sentence. One adverb should tell how, one should tell where, and one should tell when. Accept reasonable responses.
12. Those ants live underground.
always, when
carefully, how Now, when
10. Worker ants always care for their queen.
9. The ants carefully carry a bread crumb.
11. Now the ants walk in a line.
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everywhere, where
slowly, how
here, where
Soon, when
gently, how
earlier, when
8. Wow, those ants go everywhere!
7. The big ant moves slowly.
6. Some ants left a trail here.
5. Soon the ants will dig a nest.
4. You touched one ant gently.
3. I observed ants earlier.
2. We saw an ant hill outside.
1. Ants work together in colonies.
Write the adverb in each sentence. Then write whether it tells how, where, or when.
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8. We saw many animals on the farm. (present tense)
The neighbors raise their new flag.
7. The neighbors raised their new flag. (present tense)
He said “giddyup” to the horse.
6. He will say “giddyup” to the horse. (past tense)
Her brother came home from school.
5. Her brother comes home from school. (past tense)
She sat at the kitchen table.
4. She sits at the kitchen table. (past tense)
The farmer’s daughter does her chores.
3. The farmer’s daughter had done her chores. (present tense)
I had two books on spiders.
2. I have two books on spiders. (past tense)
The spider lays eggs.
1. The spider laid eggs. (present tense)
Rewrite each sentence, using the verb tense in parentheses ( ).
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Adverbs
beautifully of all the birds.
silently than an elephant.
often than the camel.
happily of all.
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3. Which sentence has an adverb that tells where? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 6
2. Which sentence has an adverb that tells how? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 6
1. Which word does the adverb in Sentence 1 describe? A I B like C science D work
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6. Which form of an adverb could go in the blank in Sentence 5? A quick B quickly C most quickly D more quickly
5. Which form of an adverb could go in the blank in Sentence 4? A fast B faster C more faster D fastest
4. Which sentence does NOT have an adverb that tells when? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 6
(1) I like science, and I work hard. (2) Yesterday I read about spiders. (3) Today I studied the planets. (4) I learned that Earth spins than Mercury. (5) I also learned that Mercury moves around the sun the of all the planets. (6) I will visit a science museum soon, and I will learn more there.
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My dog wags its tail the most happily of all.
9. My dog wags its tail
The horse drinks more often than the camel.
8. The horse drinks
A tiger moves more silently than an elephant.
7. A tiger moves
The nightingale sings the most beautifully of all the birds.
6. The nightingale sings
Rewrite each sentence. Add more or the most before the adverb.
These birds will fly south sooner than those birds.
5. These birds will fly south (soon) than those birds.
That dolphin jumps the highest of all.
4. That dolphin jumps the (high) of all.
The shark swims faster than the fish.
3. The shark swims (fast) than the fish.
Which butterfly flies the lowest?
2. Which butterfly flies the (low)?
This ant works harder than that ant.
1. This ant works (hard) than that ant.
Rewrite each sentence. Use the correct comparative form of the adverb in parentheses ( ).
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Now you will learn about the sun.
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We shouldn’t eat too much cake.
10. We should not eat too much cake.
My father couldn’t come to the contest.
9. My father could not come to the contest.
They’re eager to taste my cookies.
8. They are eager to taste my cookies.
The judges weren’t in the room.
7. The judges were not in the room.
They hadn’t entered the contest.
6. They had not entered the contest.
My brothers aren’t baking anything.
5. My brothers are not baking anything.
You’re bringing two pies.
4. You are bringing two pies.
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Some children didn’t know about the contest.
3. Some children did not know about the contest.
I’m going to be in a baking contest.
2. I am going to be in a baking contest.
It’s an exciting day.
1. It is an exciting day.
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you will learn about the sun. (When?)
I put my report there.
6. I put my report
7.
than that spider. (How?)
This spider crawls more quickly than that spider.
5. This spider crawls
Possible responses are shown.
Rewrite each sentence. Complete it with an adverb that answers the question in parentheses ( ).
more softly, speak
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4. I speak more softly than the other students at the library.
the longest, studied
3. Of all the students, Evan studied the longest.
Tomorrow, learn (will learn)
2. Tomorrow we will learn about insects.
excitedly, talks
1. My teacher talks excitedly about science.
Write the adverb in each sentence. Then write the verb that it describes.
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No one said anything about cleaning up.
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3. Which sentence does NOT have two words that could form a contraction? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
2. Which sentence has a contraction that is formed with the word not? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
1. Which sentence has a contraction that is formed with a pronoun? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6
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6. Which sentence has an error in it? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
5. Which is a correct contraction that could go in the blank in Sentence 6? A He’s B Hes’ C He’d D He’re
4. In which sentence could you form a contraction that includes a subject pronoun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
(1) Maria is not going to give up! (2) She is making an electric buzzer for her science project. (3) She has not ever made one before, but her teacher showed her how. (4) Now Maria doesn’t even need no help. (5) Maria’s teacher smiles at her. (6) glad that she’s in his class.
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10. No one said (nothing, anything) about cleaning up.
Those children never enter any contests.
9. Those children never enter (any, no) contests.
Isn’t anyone in the classroom?
8. Isn’t (no one, anyone) in the classroom?
Carlos won’t go anywhere without a notebook.
7. Carlos won’t go (anywhere, nowhere) without a notebook.
Laurie wouldn’t tell her friends either.
6. Laurie wouldn’t tell her friends (neither, either).
We haven’t told anybody about the contest.
5. We haven’t told (anybody, nobody) about the contest.
My sister doesn’t have any either.
4. My sister doesn’t have (none, any) either.
My brother hasn’t won any science prizes yet.
3. My brother hasn’t won (any, no) science prizes yet.
I don’t know anything about them.
2. I don’t know (nothing, anything) about them.
You hadn’t ever told me about volcanoes.
1. You hadn’t (ever, never) told me about volcanoes.
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There wasn’t anybody in the cafeteria.
7. There wasn’t nobody in the cafeteria.
I don’t see my teacher anywhere.
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Students can watch a short movie, or they can read quietly.
10. students can watch a short movie or they can read quietly.
She reads books, looks at pictures, and asks questions.
9. she reads books looks at pictures and asks questions.
Karen learns about the planets at Lincoln Elementary School.
8. karen learns about the planets at lincoln elementary school.
I lie in the grass, close my eyes, and listen.
7. i lie in the grass close my eyes and listen.
The sky is bright with fireworks on Independence Day.
6. the sky is bright with fireworks on independence day.
On Monday we look at Jupiter, but on Tuesday we look at Saturn.
5. on monday we look at jupiter but on tuesday we look at saturn.
Mrs. Morgan helps us point the telescope toward Mars.
4. mrs. morgan helps us point the telescope toward mars.
There is a telescope at school, and I can use it.
3. there is a telescope at school and i can use it.
We sit outside in June, July, and August.
2. we sit outside in june july and august.
My father, my sister, and I watch the stars every night.
1. my father my sister and i watch the stars every night.
Rewrite each sentence. Use capital letters and commas correctly.
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A possible response is shown.
6. I don’t see my teacher nowhere.
correct
5. Wouldn’t you like any help?
If the sentence is correct, write correct. If it is not, rewrite it correctly.
It is not clear that he is the winner.
4. It isn’t clear that he’s the winner.
I am glad that you did not stay home.
3. I’m glad that you didn’t stay home.
She is worried that we have not arrived.
2. She’s worried that we haven’t arrived.
Alice does not see that we are waving.
1. Alice doesn’t see that we’re waving.
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3. Which sentence has a proper noun that should be capitalized? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which sentence needs two commas? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
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1. Which sentence is NOT missing one or more commas? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
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6. Which sentence has a correct proper noun? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
5. Which sentence has a title that should be capitalized and underlined? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4
4. Which sentence does NOT have a pronoun that should be capitalized? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
(1) Mr. mercado is my neighbor and he knows a lot about the stars. (2) he gave me a book called find the constellations. (3) My brother my best friend and i read the book together. (4) We learned that there is a group of stars named Ursa Major. (5) they are supposed to look like a bear but they just look like pretty stars to me.
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“Students Speak” is a column in our school newspaper.
9. Students Speak is a column in our school newspaper.
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a poem called “The Lamplighter.”
8. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a poem called The Lamplighter.
My little sister likes the song “Three Blind Mice.”
7. My little sister likes the song Three Blind Mice.
Have you read the book Little House on the Prairie?
6. Have you read the book Little House on the Prairie?
Rewrite each sentence. Write titles correctly.
Lake Country Gazette
5. Lake Country Gazette (newspaper)
Ranger Rick
4. Ranger Rick (magazine)
“Hickory, Dickory, Dock”
3. Hickory, Dickory, Dock (song)
“In Which Piglet Is Entirely Surrounded by Water”
2. In Which Piglet Is Entirely Surrounded by Water (chapter from a book)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (book)
Rewrite each title correctly. The words in parentheses ( ) tell what kind of title each one is.
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3. Which is the past-tense form that could replace the underlined verb in Sentence 5? A comes B comed C came D camed
2. Which verb needs the helping verb have before it? A went (Sentence 1) B saw (Sentence 2) C write (Sentence 6) D seen (Sentence 6)
1. Which of these verb forms could go in the blank in Sentence 3? A sit B sets C sat D set
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6. Which adverb could go in the blank in Sentence 6? A Tomorrow B More quickly C Most slowly D More slow
5. Which sentence does NOT have an adverb? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
4. Which sentence has an adverb that tells when? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
(1) Yesterday my class went to an animal park. (2) We saw lions from the window of the school bus. (3) One lion on a rock. (4) Monkeys played happily in the trees. (5) Some of them come excitedly to the bus. (6) , I will write a story about all the animals I seen.
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
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Today she reads the book A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky.
8. today she reads the book a child’s introduction to the night sky.
She lives in New York, but she works in Connecticut.
7. she lives in new york but she works in connecticut.
Mrs. Wong reads to children at the library in Middletown.
6. mrs. wong reads to children at the library in middletown.
You can read about stars in a magazine called Ask.
5. you can read about stars in a magazine called Ask.
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky, and I see it at night.
4. sirius is the brightest star in the sky and i see it at night.
Those three stars are named Altair, Castor, and Polaris.
3. those three stars are named altair castor and polaris.
That song is called “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
2. that song is called twinkle, twinkle, little star.
Sometimes I sing my favorite song.
1. sometimes i sing my favorite song.
Rewrite each sentence correctly.
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6. Which sentence is correct? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
3. Which sentence has a double negative that needs to be corrected? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
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5. Which of these sentences has a proper noun that is incorrect? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
2. Which contraction could go in the blank in Sentence 2? A doesn’t B aren’t C couldn’t D they’re
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4. Which of these sentences does NOT need a comma added? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 5
1. Which sentence has a contraction? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5
(1) Latisha, Latisha’s father and his friend went to Tonto National Forest in Arizona. (2) They stay long but they had a great time. (3) They camped, hiked and swam on friday. (4) On Saturday night they sang a song around the campfire called “Make New Friends.” (5) Latisha didn’t never want to leave the forest.
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow.
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